[ 2016-02-10 ]

Kufuor Inaugurates Scholars Program
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has
officially inaugurated the Kufuor Scholars Program
(KSP) to provide specialized orientation through
program mentorship, skills and experiential
activities as well as annual stipends to young
people in the tertiary level.

According to Mr Kufuor who is also the Chairman of
the John Agyekum Kufuor (JAK) Foundation, the KSP
which was instituted by JAK Foundation, was
expected to produce leaders imbued with unwavering
sense of patriotism; leaders who are innovative,
problem solvers, creative thinkers and
knowledgeable in their respective fields of
endeavor.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony at the head
office of the JAK foundation in Accra yesterday,
Ex-President Kufuor said it had been his long
cherished dream to nurture young people with
ambition and leadership qualities.

“I am delighted because it has been my long
cherished dream to nurture young people with
ambition and leadership qualities, ready to assume
the control of affairs of whatever industry they
find themselves in. This could be in politics,
business, academia, sports, religion, culture,
administration, health and technology among
others,” he stated.

Over 500 applicants from tertiary institutions who
were expected to have completed their first year
course were screened by various intellectuals of
high repute and great experience – independent
of the foundation-. They were pruned to 50 and
then to 20 and after another interview session 14
brilliant young applicants emerged.

Each of the 14 selected candidates would receive
an annual stipend of GH¢10,000 for 3 years.

The former President urged the candidates to prove
themselves worthy as missionaries and ambassadors
to serve as the stems on which branches would grow
for the good of the nation and the African
continent.

“You will also have the opportunity to
participate in programs of the foundation
including seminars, lectures and direct
interactions with renowned world leaders and
achievers. This would be in the GH¢ 10,000 that
would be paid to each of you annually for the 3
years that you enjoy the scholarship.”

Prof Baffour Agyeman-Duah, Chief Executive for the
John Agyekum Kufuor (JAK) Foundation noted that
the program would prepare the 14 candidates to
become responsible and effective leaders in any
position they find themselves in the future.

The event brought together a host of personalities
like Erling S. Lorentzen, Prof. Audrey Gadzekpo,
Dr Pascal Brenya, Henry Baye, Dr. Kwame Addo
Kufuor, Kwadjo Mpianim and Dr Mary Chinery Hesse
among others.

Source - Daily Guide

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