Ghana Italian Women Association and Partners Donate to Axim Schools

The Ghana Italian Women Association (GIWA) and its partners, Grimaldi Shipping Line and the MEWE Nii Amaa Ollennu Foundation, on Friday, February 21, 2025, donated approximately 500 school tables to 10 selected basic and senior high schools in Axim and its surrounding areas.

The donation, facilitated by the Nkosuohene of Lower Axim, Nana Osei Nkwantabisa, and the Lower Axim Traditional Council, aims to support the educational sector in the region.

The beneficiary schools included Axim Senior High Girls, Akonu-Domunli-Agyan M/A, Dr. Bemish Basic School, Anglican Basic School, Axim Methodist Basic School, Apewosika M/A, Axim Roman Catholic Basic School, Allasunah Islamic Basic School, Dadwen M/A, and Ankyinyin M/A.

Nii Amaa Ollennu of the MEWE Nii Amaa Ollennu Foundation, one of the key donors, emphasized that the donation was part of his partners’ efforts to bridge the shortfall in the country’s education sector. He underscored the importance of education in shaping the future generation, urging students to prioritize their studies and avoid any actions that could jeopardize their academic success.

“I entreat every student to aim for excellence in their academics and refrain from any acts that could hinder their chances of achieving their aspirations,” Nii Amaa Ollennu stated.

He extended his gratitude to his partners, including the Ghana Italian Women Association, Grimaldi Shipping Line, and M. Barbissotti, for facilitating the shipment of the desks from Italy to Ghana, and to the people of Axim for their support in making the initiative a success.

Mr. Emmanuel Kwasi Asamoah, the Nzema East Municipal Coordinating Director, expressed appreciation on behalf of the Assembly, acknowledging the donation as a timely intervention in addressing the Municipality’s urgent educational needs. He assured the donors, particularly Nii Amaa Ollennu, of the Assembly’s commitment to supporting similar initiatives in the future.

Nana Amo Meizah, the Ninfahene of the Lower Axim Traditional Council and a representative of HRM Awulae Attibrukusu III, Paramount Chief of the Lower Axim Traditional Council, commended Nii Amaa Ollennu and his partners for their generosity. He praised the over two-decade-long relationship between the traditional council and Nii Amaa Ollennu, highlighting significant contributions in areas such as health, education, infrastructure, and human development.

The donation marks another milestone in efforts to enhance the quality of education in Axim and its environs, demonstrating the power of partnerships in community development.