According to Ghana News Agency, the initiative was undertaken by the School for Life and Luminos Fund, under the Complementary Basic Education (CBE) Programme. The program included 535 males and 499 females, who were provided with learning kits to support their educational journey.
Mr. Ibrahim Tanko Yakubu, Sekyere South District Director of the Complementary Education Agency, emphasized at a graduation ceremony for the Cohort '4' of the CBE/Second Chance Programme that no child should be deprived of basic education. He praised the School for Life and Luminos Fund for their role in complementing governmental efforts to improve education. He urged parents to prioritize their children's education, noting its importance for societal development.
In the Sekyere South District, 375 learners were enrolled, with only two not completing the cycle. Mr. Yakubu assured that the Complementary Education Agency is committed to monitoring the reintegrated learners to ensure their retention. He also called for governmental and stakeholder support in providing adequate logistics and safe learning environments.
Mr. Aaron Odua-Mensah, Field Coordinator for the CBE/SC Project, described the reintegration of 1,034 out-of-school children as a significant achievement, attributing it to the efforts of all involved stakeholders. He cautioned parents against involving children in early farming activities, which can diminish their interest in education, and urged the government to address the shortage of furniture in schools to help retain students.
Mr. Edward Asare from Luminos Fund commended parents, facilitators, and communities for their support of the initiative and encouraged guardians to continue their efforts to ensure children remain in school. Facilitators who assisted in the reintegration process were recognized with certificates of accomplishment as a testament to their dedication.
