Major General Timothy Tifucro Ba-Taa-Banah, PhD, has donated eight brand-new laptops, pianos and guitars to strengthen ICT education and promote extracurricular skills development among students.

The donation is aimed at improving the teaching and learning of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), while expanding opportunities for students to acquire practical musical skills beyond the classroom.

The eight laptops will support ICT instruction and provide students with improved opportunities for practical computer-based learning, reinforcing the importance of digital literacy in an increasingly technology-driven world.

In addition, the newly donated pianos and guitars will complement the existing collection of drums, trumpets and other instruments used by the Tabaa Mass Band, which provides free after-school musical training for students.

For over a year, Major General Ba-Taa-Banah has consistently funded the band’s activities to ensure that young people have access to structured music education and opportunities to develop their creative talents outside regular school hours.

Learning to play musical instruments contributes significantly to students’ cognitive, social and personal development. It enhances concentration, memory, creativity, discipline, confidence and teamwork, while potentially opening pathways into the creative arts and music industry.

The intervention highlights the importance of investing in extracurricular activities as an essential complement to formal education. Properly resourced school clubs and youth development initiatives provide constructive environments where students can discover their potential, acquire additional competencies and develop interests that may shape their future careers.

Major General Ba-Taa-Banah’s sustained commitment demonstrates how individual philanthropy and purposeful investment can complement institutional efforts to advance education and holistic youth development.

Beyond equipping students for academic success, the ultimate goal is to empower them with the knowledge, skills and creative confidence to navigate life and contribute meaningfully to society.