The Member of Parliament (MP) for Asawase, Alhaji Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, has pledged to ensure that every child in the constituency has access to quality education, regardless of the challenges they may face.

According to him, the various educational infrastructure projects undertaken in the constituency over the years are aimed at creating opportunities for children to receive quality education and improve their lives and those of their families.

“My target is to ensure that no child is left behind. All the infrastructure we have been providing over the years is aimed at ensuring that every child has the greatest opportunity to make a difference, not only in their own lives but also in the lives of their families,” Alhaji Muntaka said.

He made the remarks when he joined the Municipal Chief Executives for Asokore Mampong and Old Tafo, Ben Abdallah Alhassan and Abubakar Sadique, respectively, as well as education officials, traditional and religious leaders, to commission new classroom facilities at the Asokore Mampong R/C and Aboabo Middle B schools.

The commissioning forms part of efforts to improve educational infrastructure and provide conducive learning environments for children across the Asawase constituency.

Alhaji Muntaka, who has served as the Member of Parliament for the constituency for 25 years, said he was encouraged by the transformation taking place in the area as a result of increased access to education.

“I always say that I am where I came from, and I can say, by the grace of God, that Allah was good to me and gave me the opportunity to attain tertiary education,” he said. “For me, there cannot be anything better than giving my people the opportunity to educate themselves and ensuring that no child is left behind, regardless of the difficulties they may face.”

The Asawase MP said the impact of investments in education was becoming increasingly evident, with many young people from the constituency now working as professionals in various fields.

“That is our motivation, and I am beginning to see the dividends. In my constituency, 25 years ago, when I became a Member of Parliament, and now, I can see tremendous changes,” he said. “We now have doctors, nurses, teachers and other professionals who, if we had not provided them with the opportunity to receive an education, we do not know what would have happened to them.”

He stressed that while development projects such as roads and markets remained important, education must continue to receive significant attention.

“So, no matter what we do, whether it is roads, markets or other infrastructure, we must continue to emphasise the importance of ensuring that our people have the best opportunity to educate themselves. We must not take our eyes off education. That is the essence.” Alhaji Muntaka said.

As part of efforts to motivate teachers and promote excellence in education, Alhaji Muntaka also announced plans to institute an annual Municipal Teachers’ Awards Scheme. The initiative, he said, would recognise and reward teachers who demonstrate outstanding commitment and excellence in their work. He also urged students to remain focused and disciplined and avoid substance abuse.

“To our learners, my message is simple: stay focused, remain disciplined, and stay away from drugs,” he said.