A lecturer at the Department of Integrated Social Sciences at the University of Media, Arts and Communication- Institute of Journalism, formerly the Ghana Institute of Journalism, has presented a set of history books to his Alma mater, Ofori Panin Senior High School.

Mr Daniel Obeng Acquah extended the donation to two other schools in the region, namely Mount Sinai and Asuom Senior High Schools.

The history book, Timbuktu series, was authored by the donor.

Mr Obeng Acquah said the donation on Friday, May 17, was to support students who were not in the position to purchase the books.

He said the book, which is duly accredited for use, is widely used in many senior high schools, and that the idea behind it was to allow students who cannot buy to read from the libraries of the beneficiary schools where they’re to be stocked.

“The motivation is that students who are underprivileged and do not have access to textbooks should not suffer. The idea is that poverty shouldn’t be a barrier to education. And so since their parents couldn’t buy the books for them, my idea was to donate the books to the libraries so that those who could not buy them could go there to read” he noted.

About the Author

Daniel Obeng Acquah attended Ofori Panin Senior High School in Akyem-Kukurantumi, where he completed his secondary education.

He then obtained a Certificate "A" from the Presbyterian Training College, Akropong-Akuapem, in 2004.

Daniel furthered his education at the University of Cape Coast, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History and Religion and Human Values in 2012.

He's had a diverse teaching career, serving at various institutions, including Apedwa Roman Catholic School, Methodist Girls Senior High School, Mamfe and his alma mater, Ofori Panin Senior High School, where he was named Best History Tutor in 2017.

He has also taught at the Methodist College of Education, Akyem Oda, and worked as a tutor at the Institute of Educational Outreach, University of Cape Coast.

In addition to his teaching experience, Daniel is an Assistant Examiner in History at the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).

He holds a certificate in Research Methodology from the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana, and has obtained certificates in Qualitative Research from the Research Grant Institute of Ghana, among other certificates.

Daniel has also earned a Master of Philosophy degree in History and Politics from the Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana.

Currently, he is a Doctoral Researcher in Arts and Culture and a Lecturer at the University of Media Arts and Communication - Institute of Journalism, where he teaches African World and Development, Introduction to African Anthropology, and Basic Concepts in Sociology.