At the inaugural edition of “The Achievement of Dr. Mahmud Bawumia Community Engagement,” held in Aboabo, a suburb of the Asawasi Constituency, Mrs. Firdause praised the significant contributions of the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Dr. Mahmud Bawumia administration. The event, sponsored by Ali Suraj, served as a platform for highlighting the achievements that have benefited the Zongo communities, especially in the areas of education, vocational training, sanitation, and water supply.
Mrs. Firdause, a proud beneficiary of the government’s Free SHS education policy, underscored how the initiative has transformed lives, particularly in the Zongo communities. She emphasized that the program, which enabled her to complete her secondary education, is just one example of the administration’s commitment to social intervention.
She went on to detail several key educational projects that have been completed under the current administration. These include the construction of a 6-unit classroom block at Berekese Zongo, another at Offinso, a third at Buoho Islamic School, and similar facilities at Adibiya Islamic School and Bogoso Zongo. According to Mrs. Firdause, these projects have significantly enhanced educational opportunities within the Zongo communities, contributing to their development and upliftment.
The administration’s focus on vocational training was also highlighted, with programs aimed at equipping Zongo youth with essential skills to improve their employability. Notable initiatives include vocational training programs for youth in Ho, Volta Region, Wa in the Upper West Region, and Damango. These programs have empowered many young people, providing them with practical skills and opportunities to secure better livelihoods.
In addition to education and vocational training, the government has made significant strides in improving sanitation within the Zongo communities. Mrs. Firdause mentioned the construction of institutional toilets, including a 10-seater facility at Salaga, another at Elmina Zongo, and a similar facility at Adansi Brofoyedu Zongo. These projects have played a crucial role in enhancing hygiene and public health in these areas.
Access to clean water has also been a priority, with the installation of mechanized water systems in various Zongo communities. Mrs. Firdause highlighted the systems installed at Wulugu, Kabite Zongo, Sagadugu, and Hweehwee Zongo, which have ensured a reliable supply of clean water, addressing a fundamental need in the communities.
Mrs. Firdause also lauded Dr. Mahmud Bawumia’s initiative to sponsor female students from the Zongo communities to study medicine in Cuba. She emphasized the significance of this program, particularly in enabling Muslim women to receive medical care from female doctors, in line with Islamic teachings. She urged the government to expand this scholarship initiative to train more female doctors from the Zongo communities.
In her closing remarks, Mrs. Firdause called on the electorate in the Zongo communities to support Dr. Mahmud Bawumia in the upcoming 2024 general election, emphasizing the transformative impact of the projects and policies implemented under his leadership. She expressed confidence that continued support for Dr. Bawumia would lead to even greater advancements for the Zongo communities and the nation as a whole.
