By Daily Newsflash-GH Juapong, North Tongu
The Volta Region representative and winner of the 2025 TV3 Ghana’s Most Beautiful (GMB) pageant, Queen Etornam, has successfully commissioned a fully equipped STEM Computer Laboratory for the Juapong Roman Catholic Basic School to enhance the teaching and learning of technology.
The project, executed through the Queen Etornam BEit Foundation in partnership with the Maxim Nyansa Foundation, aims to bridge the digital gap and equip pupils with practical ICT, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills.
Queen Etornam – Reason for the project and appreciation to Juapong]
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Queen Etornam said the project was her way of showing appreciation to the school and the entire Juapong community for their massive support during her 2025 GMB journey.
According to her, when she went round seeking support, the people of Juapong never turned her down. During her thanksgiving tour, the Headmistress of the school made a passionate appeal for a computer laboratory, a request she could not ignore.
“When the Headmistress requested a computer lab, I couldn’t sleep over it. I quickly approached the Maxim Nyansa Foundation, an NGO that supports communities with infrastructure and computer labs, and they did not disappoint,” she stated.
In addition to the lab, Queen Etornam donated 500 customized exercise books to pupils of the school.
She noted that the core aim of the Queen Etornam BEit Foundation is to inspire and create a positive impact in the lives of people, especially the youth, and pledged her continuous support to the school whenever the need arises.
She expressed gratitude to the school authorities, traditional leaders, Muslim leaders, parents, and all who graced the occasion.
Maxim Nyansa Foundation Marks 10th Anniversary With Project
Mr. Stanley Denkyira – Maxim Nyansa Foundation on facilities provided
On behalf of the Maxim Nyansa Foundation, the financiers of the project, Mr. Stanley Denkyira, disclosed that Queen Etornam’s request coincided with the Foundation’s 10th anniversary, which motivated them to go beyond her initial request.
He explained that although she requested only computers, the Foundation equipped the facility with 25 desktop computers connected to a server with all relevant learning resources to make teaching and learning fully digital.
“We have added STEM kits to improve the skills of the children through Robotics and AI. We have also trained five teachers who will be taking the pupils through AI and digital skills,” he said.
He added that the project was executed in honour of the BEit Foundation through Queen Etornam to support the school and the community as part of their anniversary celebration.
North Tongu District Commends Initiative
DCD of North Tongu, Hon. Abubakari Yakubu – Representing DCE]
The District Coordinating Director (DCD) of North Tongu, Hon. Abubakari Yakubu, who represented the District Chief Executive, Hon. Victoria Amefadze, thanked both foundations for choosing North Tongu for the project.
He said the initiative demonstrates what can be achieved when individuals and organizations come together for a common purpose, noting that technology now permeates every aspect of life, including education, health, and agriculture.
He urged teachers, learners, and stakeholders to take ownership of the facility, protect, maintain, and make full use of it to achieve its intended purpose.
“If you can perceive it, dream it, you can be it,” he encouraged.
Education Directorate Pledges Full Utilization
On his part, the School Improvement Support Officer (SISO) for Circuit B, Rev. Frank Sesi, together with school authorities, traditional leaders, and parents, commended the Maxim Nyansa Foundation and the Queen Etornam BEit Foundation for fulfilling their promise. He assured that the school will make effective use of the facility to improve learning outcomes.
The new computer laboratory is expected to significantly enhance digital literacy, improve academic performance, and expose pupils of Juapong R/C Basic School to emerging technological skills that will prepare them for the future job market.
The ceremony was attended by traditional leaders, representatives of the Muslim community, parents, teachers, pupils, and a cross-section of the Juapong community.
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