The Paga Youth Movement (PAYOM) has donated a three-in-one photocopier to Paga Senior High School to help address logistical challenges and improve administrative efficiency.
The machine, which has photocopying, printing and scanning capabilities, together with its accessories, was presented to the school on Wednesday, November 11.
Speaking at a brief presentation ceremony, the Vice Chairman of PAYOM, Frederick Wugaa Awovere said the intervention, made possible through the support of a member of the movement, Major General Jackson Wonje, followed concerns raised by the school’s management during a recent Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) meeting.
He said the movement considered it necessary to respond to the school’s challenges by providing support within its capacity.
“We have come to pay you a visit and let you know that we have heard about your challenges, which were raised during your recently held PTA engagement, and to present the movement’s support towards addressing some of them,” he said.
Wugaa commended the school authorities for their efforts in keeping the institution running despite the numerous challenges confronting them.
He reaffirmed PAYOM’s commitment to collaborating with the school to improve teaching and learning, adding that the movement had a keen interest in the development of institutions within the district and would continue to support initiatives aimed at addressing challenges within its reach.
He also acknowledged the contributions of the government and the Member of Parliament for the area towards improving the school’s infrastructure and academic development.
Receiving the donation, the Headmaster of Paga Senior High School, Isaac Boena, expressed gratitude to the movement for its continued support towards the development of the institution.
He noted that PAYOM had consistently supported the school in various ways, including financial, logistical and moral assistance.
Boena said the donation had come at a critical time when the school’s existing printers and photocopiers had broken down, raising concerns about how management would facilitate the preparation of end-of-term examinations.
“This has come at the opportune time when our printers and photocopiers are broken down, and we were wondering how we were going to conduct the end-of-term examinations,” he said.
He extended the school’s appreciation to Major General Jackson Wonje for providing the machine and the leadership of PAYOM for facilitating the intervention.
He further assured the movement that the equipment would be properly maintained and put to good use, noting that it would significantly address the school’s administrative needs.
The presentation was witnessed by executives of PAYOM, the Headmaster and staff of Paga Senior High School.
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