From One Book for Four Subjects to 1,300 Books for Sekyere Central: US-Based Professional Enock Agyei Launches Educational Initiative By Ste...

From One Book for Four Subjects to 1,300 Books for Sekyere Central: US-Based Professional Enock Agyei Launches Educational Initiative

By Stephen Arthur Akomapa | Western Region

Mr.Enock Agyei 

In a major boost to basic education in rural Ashanti, United States-based Ghanaian professional Enock Agyei, and former Public Relations officer at the University of Cape Coast popularly known as "Abusua," has donated over 1,300 exercise books and assorted educational materials to basic school pupils across the Sekyere Central District.

The donation, presented on Friday, November 7, 2026, marks the launch of the pilot phase of the "One-Student, One-Exercise Book" initiative, reaching students across ten basic schools in the district.

A Personal Journey: Turning Childhood Struggle into Educational Hope

Driven by his own childhood experiences in rural Ghana, Mr. Agyei explained that the initiative is a direct response to the severe resource deficits he endured during his formative years.

Raised by farming parents with limited financial support, he recalled the daily anxiety of having to share a single exercise book across four or more subjects—often waiting nervously for one teacher to finish grading his work before he could turn the page to use the same book for the next class.

Reflecting on his journey, Mr. Agyei emphasized the transformative role education played in his life while pointing out that many students in the region still face the very same obstacles today.

"Education has played a crucial role in my development, exposing me to all the possibilities of the world," Mr. Agyei stated. "Reflecting on those early challenges, I learned critical skills—leadership, resourcefulness, creativity, and innovation—that prepared me for the opportunities ahead. However, years after leaving basic school, the situation for many students has not changed significantly."

He added that the project serves as a token of hope to motivate school-going children—particularly the girl child—to dream big and remain committed to their education despite economic hardships.

Long-Term Vision: Nurturing Human Capital for Sekyere Central

Beyond immediate classroom support, the "One-Student, One-Exercise Book" project forms part of a broader, long-term strategy to build local human capital capable of addressing pressing socio-economic challenges, including unemployment, poverty, food insecurity, inadequate infrastructure, and social inequities.

Our vision is for Sekyere Central to become a powerhouse of critical human resources for the benefit of the district, Ghana, and Africa as a whole," Mr. Agyei noted.

The pilot phase successfully reached ten basic schools across five communities in the Sekyere Central District:

Kyebi Methodist Primary 

Kyebi D/A JHS 

Kyebi Presby Primary  

Adutwam D/A primary

Atwea D/A JHS 

Atwea RC Basic 

Anwanya D/A JHS  

Anwanya D/A Primary

Abasua D/A Primary school 

Abasua D/A JHS

Scaling to 157 Communities: An Appeal for Support

Following the success of the pilot phase, Mr. Agyei and his project team are setting their sights on scaling the "One-Student, One-Exercise Book" initiative to reach basic schools across all 157 communities in the Sekyere Central District.

To turn this ambitious vision into reality, the team is appealing to corporate bodies, philanthropic organizations, and the public for financial contributions, strategic partnerships, and learning supplies.

How to Support:

Individuals and organizations wishing to contribute funds or learning materials can contact the project team directly via:

WhatsApp: +233 556 227 17

Email: enockagyei1976@gmail.com