Kwaku Agyeman Kwarteng, Member of Parliament (MP) for the Obuasi West Constituency, has supported 12 public schools in his constituency with 1000 dual desks.

The desks, which were sourced from the MP's common fund, were presented to the Municipal Education Directorate for onward distribution to needy schools to enhance teaching and learning.

At a short ceremony to present the desks to the education director, Kwaku Kwarteng noted that he has always supported schools in the constituency with furniture in his quest to bridge the furniture gaps in schools.

He said the presentation of the 1000 desks was in response to a request by the education directorate to fix the furniture challenges facing some public schools in the constituency.

"I have always put a premium on education, so I had to respond quickly to the request of the directorate about the lack of furniture in some schools. We will continue to supply furniture to schools to ensure our children are comfortable in their classrooms," the Obuasi West MP stressed.

He seized the opportunity to highlight key interventions he has provided in the education sector, stressing that quality education is the most integral component of development in any society and pledging to put a premium on quality education delivery in the area.

He mentioned the rehabilitation of the Apitikooko school to include a computer lab and staff common room, the provision of WASH facilities at Kokoteasua school and the Obuasi complex schools, and the provision of classroom blocks at Nhyieso school as examples of key projects he has undertaken over the years.

Going forward, the former Deputy Minister of Finance has promised not to rest on his oars but rather commit more investment into improving the quality of education in schools in the municipality.

Receiving the desks on behalf of the schools, Obuasi Municipal Director of Education George Alfred Koomson commended the Member of Parliament for the quick response to their needs.

He said the desks will go a long way toward addressing the furniture challenges confronting some schools, which are hampering effective teaching and learning.

Mr. Koomson assured that he would liaise with the heads of the beneficiary schools to ensure that the furniture was properly maintained.

Jacqueline Asante, headmistress of Kwabena Fori Primary, lauded Kwaku Kwarteng for the various educational interventions he has rolled up over the years.

She said the desks donated present a welcome relief to the headmasters of the various schools who have been saddled with the challenges of inadequate furniture in their schools.