The Asunafo North Cooperative Cocoa Farmers Union in the Ahafo Region has donated eight specially designed tricycles to the Municipal Education Directorate to help address transportation challenges faced by pupils in remote communities.
The donation, made at a ceremony in Goaso, is expected to benefit children in Ahenfro, Goaso Nkrankrom, Kwadwo Ono, Kokofu Nkrankrom, Peprakrom, Kwartenkrom, and Odumase areas, where many pupils struggle to attend school regularly due to the long distances they must walk.
Union President Nana Sarpong Emmanuel told Adom News that the initiative, supported by Mondelez International, is aimed at improving school attendance and academic performance in rural areas.
“Some children miss classes frequently because the journey to school is simply too far. These tricycles will make it easier and safer for them to get to school,” he said.
According to Nana Sarpong, the tricycles have been registered, and arrangements are in place for riders to receive safety training from the Motor Traffic and Transport Unit (MTTU) to ensure the well-being of the pupils.
Municipal Education Director Samuel Laar expressed appreciation to the farmers’ union, stressing that the tricycles will be strictly monitored to prevent misuse.
“We know the transportation challenge is real in these rural communities, and this support will make a difference. However, we will put measures in place so that these tricycles are used for their intended purpose,” he noted.
Education officials hope the intervention will not only improve attendance but also reduce dropout rates in the beneficiary communities.
Source: Sammy Asare
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