On Thursday, August 1st, 2024, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Sekondi, Hon. Andrew Egyapa Mercer, made a significant contribution to the educational institutions in his constituency by donating 150 photocell streetlights.
This initiative is part of the MP’s ongoing efforts to improve security in the Sekondi area.
The donation was distributed across several schools, with each of the second-cycle institutions in the constituency, including Adiembra Senior High School, St. John’s School, and Fijai Senior High School, receiving 30 photocell streetlights. Similarly, tertiary institutions such as Sekondi Nursing & Midwifery Training College and Holy Child Training College also received 30 streetlights each, bringing the total to 150.
The items were delivered on behalf of the MP by a delegation led by Sekondi Constituency Chairman, Percy Morgue Ansah.
During the handover, Chairman Ansah highlighted that this donation is part of the MP’s broader objective to enhance security in Sekondi, particularly by ensuring that educational institutions are well-lit to provide a safe environment for students.
The students expressed their deep appreciation for the donation, noting that the new streetlights will significantly improve campus safety, allowing them to study late into the night and attend evening lectures without fear.