Aspire High: Zabzugu MP Urges SHS Students to Prioritize Education During Parliamentary Visit

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Zabzugu, Hon. Alhassan Umar, has sent a strong message to students of Zabzugu Senior High School (SHS) during their educational tour of Parliament, urging them to take their studies seriously and aspire to greater heights.

Hon. Umar emphasized that education is the fundamental path for the students to achieve success, rise above limitations, and make meaningful contributions to their respective communities and the nation as a whole.

“Education is the only means by which you could rise high and contribute to your communities and the country,” the MP stated, underscoring the transformative power of academic commitment.

MPs Share Crucial Advice

The call was made during a visit by over 60 students and nine teachers, led by Mr. Francis Kala, to the “august house” as part of their comprehensive educational tour of key national institutions.

Several other Members of Parliament joined Hon. Umar in offering valuable counsel to the visiting future leaders.

The MPs who addressed the students included, Hon. Andrew Dari Chiwitey, MP for Sawla/Tuna/Kalba, Prof. Hamza Adam, MP for Kumbungu, Hon. Mohammed Sheriff Khaliq, MP for Nanton and Hon. Abdul-Fatawu Alhassan, MP for Yendi

The collective message from the lawmakers was clear and consistent Prioritize academics and maintain discipline.

The MPs who took turns address the students, advised them to desist from anti-social activities such as drug abuse, truancy, and engagement in negative peer groups that could irrevocably derail their future endeavors.

They stressed the importance of focus, hard work, and respecting authority as essential ingredients for realizing their full potential.

Learning First-Hand

The educational trip provided the Zabzugu SHS students with a first-hand learning experience about the legislative process and the workings of Ghana’s democratic institutions.

The interaction with their representatives in Parliament was intended to inspire them to aim for leadership roles and civic responsibility in the future.

The visit successfully connected theoretical knowledge with practical national governance, offering a powerful motivation for the students to commit fully to their academic journey.