The Lebanese Community in Ghana has awarded ten final-year students at the Ghana School of Law, Makola, scholarships for the 2021/2022 academic year.
Emmanuel Dei-Tumi Jr., Emmeline Ziwu, Prosper Batariwah, Adwoa Serwaa Asamoah, Benjamin, Bentsi-Enchill, Codjoe Ezekiel, Akotigah Sylvanus, Clement Ocran-Biney, Abena Fosua Nyameye Korankye, and Danielle Karikari-Darko are among the ten (10) finalists.
The Lebanese Ambassador, H.E Maher Kheir, stated in his speech that Ghana's stable democracy is based on its strong rule of law.
He claims that as a result, the country has become a shining example on the international arena and has increased socio-economic growth.
"The legal system in Ghana is the bedrock of the country's rule of law. Ghana's peaceful democracy has persisted since 1992 thanks to the tireless labor of legal professionals such as judges and lawyers.
As a result, he pushed the pupils to work hard in class in order to become responsible members of Ghana's rising legal and political environment.
"You'll soon be joining this select group to develop new routes toward a safer society where there is equality before the law and respect for minority groups' interests," he continued.
In addition, he advised the recipients to use their degree to benefit society rather than themselves.
"As our globe shrinks, many individuals whose voices are silenced continue to suffer at the hands of strong men, organizations, and governments." It is our hope that this scholarship would enable you to speak for the voiceless and close the gap," he said.
Mr. Yaw Oppong, Director of the Makola School of Law, praised the Ambassador and the Lebanese Community for their generosity, particularly in supporting students from the university.
"We are really appreciative for the funding that has been provided to our pupils. He stated, "It's really relevant, and we don't take it for granted."
He explained that the scholarship will provide financial support to students and their families while also allowing them to focus on their education.
"We recognize that these are difficult times. Many people and countries are experiencing financial difficulties. Lebanon, too, is dealing with its own set of problems. That is why this award is so important. It will assist our kids cope with their workload," he continued.
He highlighted that the school is doing all possible to promote high-quality lehal education in Ghana, and he urged the government, corporations, and individuals to follow suit.
"Quality legal education will not be jeopardized by anything." "We are appealing to all well-intentioned Ghanaians to join us in assisting additional students at the Ghana School of Law," he stated emphatically.
Emmanuel De-Tumi, one of the recipients, thanked the Ambassador and the Community for their generosity and vowed that the pupils will repay the trust placed in them.
"Through this scholarship, we have had the steady support of the Lebanese Community for the past five (5) years." It has been quite beneficial, and we are appreciative.
I pledge to His Excellency that we will not let you down. We'll work hard to succeed in school and in our careers so that the community may be proud of us," he said.
Since 2013, the Lebanese scholarship program has supported over 300 Ghanaian students from the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), and the University of Ghana in media and legal subjects.
In 2020, students from the University of Ghana's School of Languages and School of Performing Arts were joined to the plan under the supervision of H.E Mr. Maher Kheir.
Following the expansion, academic awards and grants were given to students from these faculties to help them continue their study.