The Ghanaian Embassy has donated electronic learning equipment and educational materials to the John Asmah United Methodist Elementary, Junior and Senior High School in the densely populated Township of West Point, Monrovia.
By Emmanuel Weedee-Conway
The donation, presented by Ghana’s Ambassador accredited to Liberia, Godwin Baletum Amonzem, included a television set, DVD player, stabilizer, wall mounting equipment, and other educational supplies intended to support classroom instruction.
Speaking during the donation of the assorted educational items on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Amb. Amonzem said the generosity is intended to improve teaching and learning at the institution.
During the presentation ceremony, Ambassador Amonzem expressed hope that the equipment would enhance the educational experience of the students.
“We are doing this donation that will help these children in their learning process,” Ambassador Amonzem said before officially handing over the television and its accessories.
The ambassador said the donation is in affirmation of Ghana’s commitment to supporting education and strengthening the long-standing relationship between Ghana and Liberia through practical assistance to local communities.
In response, the school’s authorities headed by Principal Rev. James M. Fomgbeh, welcomed the gesture, describing the audiovisual equipment as a valuable addition that will improve teaching methods and provide students with greater access to educational resources.
The donation is expected to enhance classroom learning by introducing audiovisual teaching tools that make lessons more interactive and engaging for students at the West Point-based school.
Rev. praised the Ghanaian Embassy in Liberia for its continued support to the institution, while appealing for scholarships to assist financially disadvantaged students.
He described the contribution as a significant boost to the school’s teaching and learning environment, stressing that the television and related accessories will enhance classroom instruction by allowing students to learn through audiovisual materials.
“Words are inadequate to express how happy we are to receive these items from you. The television will be used for the children to see and to learn through what they see.”
Principal Fomgbeh commended Ambassador Amonzem for continuing the partnership established by his predecessor, noting that the Ghanaian Embassy has consistently supported the school over the years.
As he presented a prepared report detailing how the support to the school has been utilized, Rev. Fomgbeh pointed out that the school has maintained transparency in the assistance received from the embassy, including previous cash donations,
Rev. Fomgbeh also highlighted the school’s academic achievements, indicating that many of its graduates have gone on to colleges and universities, while others have returned to serve the institution and the community.
He pointed to the example of former students, including members of the Ghanaian community, who have assumed leadership roles and continue to contribute to the school’s development.
Despite those successes, the principal said many children from both the Ghanaian and Liberian communities remain at risk of missing out on education because their parents cannot afford tuition.
Predicated upon this, he appealed to the Ghanaian Embassy to consider establishing scholarships for outstanding students, particularly those maintaining academic averages of at least 85 percent.
According to Rev. Fomgbeh, such support would not only keep deserving students in school but also help the institution meet its financial obligations, including the payment of teachers’ salaries, which are largely funded through school fees.
“We have many children who want to learn, but their parents do not have the financial means. If scholarships can be provided for our best-performing students, it will greatly help both the children and the school,” the John Asmah Principal added.
