A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Infinity 970 has organized a reading competition to empower pupils in basic schools across the Ayawaso Central Municipality in the Greater Accra Region.
The event, held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in New Town, featured reading exercises, a spelling bee, talent exhibition and various activities designed to enhance pupils’ reading skills while supporting their academic development.
More than 350 pupils from 20 public and private basic schools participated in the competition.
Some of the schools included Brainy World School, Rainbow International School, Twinkle Stars International School, St. Paul’s Kpehe School, Wisdom International School, Alajo 3 and Alajo 1 Basic School, Kokomlemle 1 Basic School, Accra New Town 3 Basic School, Rashad Islamic Basic School, and Kokomlemle 1 among others.
In the primary school category, Nhyira Agboli of Twinkle Stars International School secured first place with 33 points, followed closely by Bright Opoku of Roman Catholic School, Kpehe, who earned 31.8 points.
For the upper primary category, Janelle Spio from Rainbow International School emerged as the winner, while Abdalla Nkansah of Kwame Nkrumah School placed second in a competitive contest that impressed the attending teachers.
All ten finalists from both categories received prizes, including stationery materials. Speaking to Daily Guide Network, the students expressed gratitude to the organizers and pledged to make reading a lifelong habit.
Empowering the Youth Through Reading
The organizers, Infinity 970, highlighted that the organization has been running similar programs across Accra over the years to equip young people with essential skills.
According to him, many individuals possess remarkable talents, but a lack of exposure and opportunities hinders their growth.
He noted that Infinity 970 seeks to bridge this gap by supporting people, particularly in areas such as education, health, and communication.
He further emphasized the benefits of reading, stating that beyond strengthening students’ writing skills and vocabulary, reading enhances focus, memory, imagination, creativity, and public speaking abilities.
Commitment to Academic Excellence
The Deputy Director in charge of Supervision and Management of Teaching and Learning at the Ayawaso Central Municipal Assembly commended the initiative, acknowledging its importance at a time when additional academic support is needed for students.
She assured that the municipality would continue to engage students through reading festivals, language clubs, and writers’ clubs to equip them with the necessary skills to excel in their education, particularly in preparation for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
Infinity 970’s commitment to improving reading skills is a significant step toward nurturing confident and academically strong students, ensuring a brighter future for young learners in the municipality.