The Member of Parliament for Oforikrom, Michael Kwasi Aidoo, has donated four brand-new HP laptops to support the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi Vice-Chancellor’s Support One Needy Student with One Laptop (SONSOL) Project.
Mr. Aidoo, an alumnus of the university, said the donation was a personal response to the pressing need to support brilliant but financially challenged students. “When I heard about this initiative, I was touched,” he stated. “As an alumnus, the little we can do, we must continue to do to support the university. I know the challenges bright but deserving students face, especially when they lack the basic tools to excel.”
The MP revealed that the idea to support the SONSOL project had been on his mind for some time, but he needed to mobilize the necessary resources.
“Today, I have been able to raise four laptops, and I’m hopeful that we can do more in the near future,” he added. “This is about giving hope to the students so they can study in dignity and be inspired to one day also give back to KNUST.”
Receiving the laptops, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor (Mrs.) Rita Akosua Dickson, expressed her deep appreciation to the MP, describing the gesture as timely and impactful.
“Our hearts are warmed and extremely delighted that you responded to our call. In a university community with over 80,000 students, we cannot overemphasize the importance of digital tools,” she said.
Professor Dickson noted that while the university continues to implement measures to promote digital learning, the lack of access to laptops remains a significant barrier for many students.
“We have students who, due to financial hardship, cannot even afford to fend for themselves, let alone purchase laptops,” she said. “This is why, in addition to the SONSOL initiative, we have introduced the Food and Clothing Bank to ensure that no student is left behind.”
She commended Mr. Aidoo for his thoughtfulness and encouraged other stakeholders and alumni to follow suit.
“This donation will go a long way to support teaching and learning and ultimately contribute to our agenda of training professionals for the globe,” she added.
