The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) Hon. George Emmanuel Kpakpo Allotey led a high-powered delegation to tour several public basic schools across the municipality today, marking the official commencement of the new academic year and the celebration of the annual “My First Day at School” initiative.
The annual exercise is a key government intervention designed to welcome, motivate, and integrate new learners—particularly those entering Kindergarten (KG) and Basic One—into the formal educational system.
Accompanied by the Municipal Presiding Member Hon. Mike Bannerman Hall, Director of Education, Mr. Aforla, other Assembly officials, and traditional leaders, the MCE visited multiple school campuses to assess teacher attendance, evaluate infrastructural readiness, and directly interact with the enthusiastic new learners.
To make their transition into school memorable and exciting, the MCE distributed essential educational packages and treats to hundreds of fresh pupils. The items included:
- Exercise books, drawing books, and pencils
- Boxes of crayons and erasers
- School bags and basic uniforms
- Healthy fruit juices, biscuits, and confectionery
Speaking to the children, the MCE offered words of encouragement, urging them to stay focused and dream big.
