Three students from the Savannah Region of Ghana, one male and two females have been awarded full scholarships under the Bii-Kunuto Educational Fund to pursue medical studies in China. The beneficiaries are scheduled to depart Ghana on Friday, October 24, 2025.
The students Mahama Jewu Kamal-Deen, Khalid Ebu-Yer Najuah, and Basiru Ekonatu Khadija on Monday, October 20, 2025, paid a courtesy call on the Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, at the Jakpa Palace to express their heartfelt appreciation and seek his blessings ahead of their journey.
The Coordinator of the Bii-Kunuto Scholarship Fund, Mr. Habib Mufty Borejinkpir, revealed during the visit that two additional students from the Gonja Kingdom are expected to travel to the United Kingdom next year to pursue similar medical programs under the same scholarship scheme.
“It’s been a year and a half since we established the Bii-Kunuto Educational Fund to support the people of the Gonja Kingdom,” Mr. Borejinkpir said. “By the grace of God, we have been able to secure scholarships for three of our children to study Dentistry and Medicine in China through the good name of our Overlord.”
He further explained that the scholarship recipients have signed an undertaking to return home and serve their communities after completing their studies.
“They have agreed to give back to Gonjaland before moving to any other hospital when they return from China,” he added.
In his address, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I urged the students to remain disciplined, focused, and to serve as good ambassadors of Gonjaland in China. He advised them to stay committed to their studies and to remember that their success will bring pride and development to the Savannah Region.
The students also received counseling and blessings from chiefs and queen mothers present at the palace, who encouraged them to uphold integrity, humility, and hard work throughout their academic journey.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, Mahama Jewu Kamal-Deen expressed profound gratitude to the Yagbonwura and the Bii-Kunuto Scholarship Fund for the life-changing opportunity.
“We are truly grateful to His Majesty, Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, for this golden opportunity.
"On behalf of all beneficiaries, I pledge that we will not disappoint the Yagbonwura and the people of Gonjaland. We will work hard and return to serve our people with dignity and commitment,” he assured.
The initiative was supported by Hon. Yussif Sulemana, Member of Parliament for the Bole Constituency and Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources.
Meanwhile, the Yagbonwura presented the students with an undisclosed sum of money to support their initial upkeep upon arrival in China.
The Bii-Kunuto Educational Fund continues to represent a major investment in the future of Gonjaland, aiming to build human capacity for sustainable development in education and healthcare. It is expected that the beneficiaries will return to contribute meaningfully to the growth and transformation of their communities.
Meanwhile, the beneficiaries of the Bii-Kunuto Scholarship Fund has paid a courtesy call on the Savannah Regional Minister to officially inform him of the support they have received from His Royal Majesty Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom.
