The Paga Youth Movement, an Upper East Region-based youth pressure group in the Kassena-Nankana West District, has donated a brand-new three-in-one Canon photocopier to Paga Senior High School (SHS).
The donation, presented to the school authorities on Thursday, November 11, 2026, was made in response to a request from the school during its last Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) meeting, which the Paga Youth Movement attended as a community-based stakeholder.
Prior to the donation, the school authorities had expressed concern over the lack of a functional photocopier to support administrative work following the breakdown of the school’s previous machine.
In response, a member of the Paga Youth Movement, Major General Jackson Wonje, who serves as the Commandant of the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC), fully sponsored the purchase and donation of the three-in-one photocopier to help address the challenge.
The donation was presented on behalf of the movement by three executives: Vice Chairman Frederick Wugaa, Secretary Kassim Mubashir Mandela, and Treasurer Samitu Kumoriwo.
Speaking during the presentation, the Vice Chairman of the Paga Youth Movement, Frederick Wugaa, said the movement, as part of the community, takes a keen interest in the development of Paga SHS, particularly in promoting academic excellence.
“As community members, we want to own the school. That is to say, we want to be part of what happens here. That is why, whenever we hear about the challenges you face, we try to mobilise our members to come to your aid,” he said.
He added that the movement was particularly concerned about the academic performance and discipline of students.
“We are particularly concerned about the academic performance of the students and the discipline among them,” Wugaa emphasised.
The movement’s Secretary, Kassim Mubashir Mandela, disclosed that the group was also considering other requests raised by the school during the PTA meeting.
He noted that the Chairman of the movement, Wenawome Aborah Duriyem, had pledged to provide the school with traditional musical instruments for its cultural performances, as well as sporting equipment. These were among the additional requests made by the school authorities.
Receiving the donation on behalf of the school, the Headteacher, Isaac Boena, commended the Paga Youth Movement for its continued support since the school’s establishment.
“Preceding the reopening of the school, you (Paga Youth Movement) have been at the forefront, even ensuring that we get the land for the siting of the school. Your support through the construction of the school, donation of equipment, maintenance of vehicles, among others, shows that you have never abandoned us,” he said.
He described the donation as timely, explaining that the school’s printers and photocopiers had broken down, raising concerns about how the school would conduct its end-of-term examinations.
“This donation has come at an opportune time. When our printers and photocopiers broke down, we were wondering how we could conduct this end-of-term examination. We are therefore grateful for this donation,” Mr. Boena said.
He also expressed special appreciation to the sponsor, Major General Jackson Wonje, for his role in supporting the Paga Youth Movement and sponsoring the donation.
The school further highlighted other challenges affecting its operations, including its yet-to-be-granted full boarding status, inadequate dormitory facilities, lack of teachers’ bungalows and the absence of a perimeter fence, among others.
The school authorities appealed to the government to intervene, particularly by fulfilling the promises made by President John Dramani Mahama during his most recent visit to the school. The President had pledged to grant the school full boarding status and provide dormitory blocks, a school bus, and other facilities.
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