Living by the maxim ‘Brighten the Corner where ever you are” Bright Amenuku, the Branch Supervisor of MTN at Juaboso in the Western North Region, has shown the way by way of Education.
Though not a native of Juaboso in the Western North Region, Bright, a native of Havui in the Volta Region, possibly having been influenced by MTN’s motto, “Everywhere you go”, “we they for you” has established a School, BMART School at Juaboso, his working place. And for the past five (5) years, Bright, together with his better half, Martina Owusu-Mintah, a public health officer by profession have run the School.
The School, comprising a day care and a Basic, has a population of over 200, with over 23 teaching and non-teaching staff. According to Sir Bright he intends to stuff the completed story building with computers and library to equip pupils with ICT knowledge.
Situated at the Northern part of the town, the Akandoh enclave, i.e. MP Kwabena Akandoh residential area, the school has a beautiful building with tiled floors and beautifully painted walls. Also the classrooms are stuffed with TV sets, fans, and light to facilitate and enhance learning. It also has beautifully recreational grounds. There is also a 24-hour supply of potable water.
Besides, the school supplied water to a section of the community including the local MTN office and the Chief’s House. Also, the School has a three-story building under construction. According to the proprietor, he intends bringing to the school city life. A visit to the school speaks volumes for itself. Though a day school, pupils of the School are given lunch every day. Sir Bright, as he is called by pupils and staff, intends to add breakfast.
However high cost of living has held that up, as parents say they cannot afford to pay the extra cost of breakfast for the cost of breakfast.
Registration
Sir Bright maintains that in order to gain proper recognition, the School has dully registered with the Ghana Education Service (GES), the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NaCIA), Social Welfare and all recognizable bodies since its inception in September 2017.
Performance
With its motto as “Excellence is Our Hallmark”, It goes without saying that BMART gives the best of tuition to its students, as it has graduate teachers who handle the children.”
Performance of the students is therefore unparalleled, as the school attracts students from far and near. It also prides itself with three (3) mini school buses that bring students to and from far and near its catchment areas.
According to the Proprietor, the school needs a bigger bus in its respect.
COVID-19 Protocols
According to the proprietor, the school’s adherence to COVID-19 protocols is unparalleled, thus making it become the envy of other schools in town.
Challenges
As it is with every institution, there is no gain saying that BMART has problems. According to Sir Bright, their major problem has been financing. He indicated that since he and the wife have to personally fund the school, all incomes go into the service of personally loans. According to him, since the commercial banks don’t aid starters, the school is always bedeviled, with debt as payment for monthly Salaries alone cost over GH¢10,000.00.
Any Help From Mecedonia?
Obtainable on 0245069030, Sir Bright therefore takes this opportunity to appeal to government, philanthropists and kind-heart persons to come to the aid of the school as education is key to development.
By S.O Ankamah, Sefwi Juaboso