In a bid to improve livelihoods in the Tano North Constituency of the Ahafo Region, Dr Gideon Boako, Parliamentary Candidate and spokesperson for the Vice President of Ghana, has embarked on a philanthropic endeavour by donating startup machines to artisans and apprentices in the area.

The initiative aimed at enhancing the lives of the youth and promoting higher education saw Dr Boako distribute the much-needed equipment during a ceremony held at Duayaw Nkwanta in the Ahafo region.

The items were startup kits for masons and carpenters, hair dryers, oven and gas cylinders for bakers, welding machines, and sewing machines among others which have been distributed to over 200 apprentices and their trainers in the constituency.

Speaking at the event on Wednesday, Dr Boako emphasised his vision to give Tano North a middle-class status in the Ahafo Region. He underscored the importance of empowering the youth with the tools and resources necessary to pursue further education and excel in various fields.

He said he has facilitated the education of some youth abroad to pursue programmes such as medicine, engineering, Law among others, and is also putting measures in place to ensure that at least 50 students from the constituency will receive higher education in mining to fit into the mining job market in the area.

The donation ceremony, marked by enthusiasm and gratitude from beneficiaries, highlighted the tangible impact of Dr Boako’s commitment to grassroots empowerment and community development.

Speaking on behalf of the trainers and the beneficiaries, Eric Boateng commended Dr Boako for the gesture adding that his multifaceted role as both a parliamentary candidate and the spokesperson for the Vice President underscores his dedication to fostering positive change and prosperity within Ghanaian communities.

He said with initiatives like these, Dr Boako will continue to solidify his position as a champion for progress, empowerment, and socioeconomic advancement in the Tano North Constituency and beyond.