President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has extended his nationwide “Go Back to School” initiative to Maryland County with the donation of a large consignment of assorted educational materials to public schools.
The materials were donated through the Office of the Minister of State for Presidential Affairs with the intent to support students, and reduce the financial burden on parents and guardians.
The distribution exercise is being implemented by the CYTO Movement, a local youth-driven organization working in partnership with the Executive Mansion.
CYTO Movement Chief Executive Officer, Madam Cytarus Grace Dahn, told reporters how the consignment contains copybooks, pens, pencils, book bags, sneakers, and reflective jackets.
Madam Dahn said, the President’s gesture specifically targets students from financially disadvantaged homes, who often struggle to afford basic school materials.
“This initiative from Pres. Boakai is to ensure that no child is left out of school, because his or her parents cannot afford a copybook, a bag or a pair of sneakers. We are here to ensure that students whose parents face difficulties have what they need to stay in school, and effectively learn.”
The intervention aligns with Pres. Boakai’s ARREST Agenda, which places education as a key pillar for human capacity development and national growth.
Cape Palmas High School, Harper Demonstration School, East Harper High School, John Hilary Tubman High School, S.E. Gibson School, Big Town Public School, Samuel H. Marriem School, and several other public schools in Pleebo, Karluway and Barrobo Districts benefited.
School administrators, and students who benefited from the donation, have lauded Pres. Boakai for the “timely support.”
Parents in Harper also welcomed the initiative. They called on the government, and partners to continue such programs to keep more children in the classrooms.
The CYTO Movement assured that the distribution will continue in a transparent manner.
