Nusé Foundation donates 1,500 math sets to 75 JHS schools ahead of 2025 BECE in Ho West District Assembly
With just days to go before the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), the Nusé Foundation has stepped forward in a significant show of support, donating over 1,500 mathematical sets to final-year students in 75 public and private junior high schools in the Kpedze area of the Ho West District Assembly.
The distribution began on June 2 and concluded on June 8, 2025, ensuring that every candidate in the beneficiary schools received a math set ahead of the exams.
“This is just our way of giving back to the community that raised us,” said Mr. Eli Kojo Agbotse, Founder of the Nusé Foundation. “We are children of this district. We come from Ho West, and this initiative is about those of us who are now in a better position supporting the next generation.”
Mathematical sets are essential for students preparing for the BECE, particularly in subjects like Mathematics and Integrated Science. These kits typically contain compasses, protractors, rulers, and other tools needed for geometry, measurement, and technical drawings resources that are often inaccessible for students in low-income communities.
Mr. Agbotse highlighted the personal investment behind the initiative, saying, “The major challenge is financial. Most of the funds come from a few dedicated members of the foundation. ‘Nusé’ means strength and that’s exactly what we’re giving these students: the strength to succeed.” This year’s distribution effort is the largest the foundation has undertaken, reaching over 1,500 students. In addition to educational support, the Nusé Foundation also provides community health screenings and other social interventions.
Valeria Bassie Sefekor Yawa, a final-year student at Kpedze Awlime B JHS, expressed her gratitude: “This math set will really help us, especially with difficult parts of the exam like constructions.” Another student, Hakim Fuseini, shared his optimism: “With this, solving math questions will be easier. We’re hopeful and ready to do our best.”
Local leaders also praised the gesture. Hon. Adam Kasim Osman, Assembly Member for Kpedze Awlime, lauded the foundation’s efforts and encouraged students to rise to the occasion: “This is a rare and commendable initiative. I urge the students to work hard, pass well, and make the community proud.”
Founded with a mission to uplift underserved communities, the Nusé Foundation focuses on education, healthcare, nutrition, and economic empowerment in Ho West District and beyond. Through grassroots engagement and self-funded programs, the organization aims to break the cycle of poverty and open doors of opportunity.
“We’ve taken some of the burden off their shoulders so they can walk into the exam room with confidence. We wish them nothing but success they’ve got this,” Mr. Agbotse said.
