The Lebanese Community has once again reaffirmed its commitment to supporting brilliant Ghanaians to access legal education by awarding scholarships to some 14 law students at the University of Ghana, Legon.

This year's edition has seen a sharp increase to include more beneficiaries - 6 from level 200, 4 from level 300 and 4 from level 400.

The move is part of the Lebanese Community's ongoing efforts to expand access to legal education for Ghanaian students and deepen educational co-operation with Ghana.

Over the last decade, the Community, under its award-winning scholarship programme, has prioritized legal education by supporting many law students at UG and KNUST, while further cushioning them at the Ghana School of Law, Makola till they are called to the bar.

At a brief ceremony held in the presence of the Provost of the College of Humanities Prof. Joseph A. Yaro, Chargé d'Affaires at the Embassy of Lebanon Mr. Mohamad Baalbaky, the Dean of the School Prof. Peter A. Atupare, Members of the Lebanese Community, Senior staff members of the school and students

Chargé d'Affaires at the Lebanese Embassy Mohamad Baalbaky in his address noted that Rule of Law is the bedrock of any stable democracy.

"Laws hold our societies together, promote equality, freedom and justice. Without it, no meaningful progress can be achieved" he stated.

Ghana, he observes, is a shining model of democracy in Africa and having sound legal professionals will consolidate these gains.

Lebanon, he said, firmly believes in the rule of law as a tool for social transformation hence the support for law students.

Baalbaky added that the Lebanese Embassy and Community remain committed to deepen efforts that promote educational co-operation between Ghana and Lebanon.

He challenged the awardees to study harder in order to lead the future.

"To our brilliant students, congratulations. I urge you to work harder for greater academic and professional success" he added.

Professor Joseph Yaro, Provost of the College of Humanities, thanked the Lebanese Community for their consistent support and for adding more beneficiaries.

He lauded the rich relationship between the School and the Community over a decade noting the power of collaboration.

He assured that the School will continue to raise professionals who mret global demands while contributing meaningfully to Ghana's legal architecture.

The Dean, Professor Peter Atupare stressed that the scholarship is a major relief to both students and parents as it takes a huge financial burden off them.

He added that it also stimulates academic excellence as awardees study harder in order to remain on the programme.

A representative of the Lebanese Community Mr. Naaman Ashkar congratulated the awardees noting Lebanon's dogged commitment to help raise brilliant lawyers through access to legal education in Ghana.

He assured that the Community will continue to support Ghanaian students in their academic and professional journey.

A beneficiary, Nahum Agyepong thanked the donors for their consistent support.

He pledged that beneficiaries will study hard to make all stakeholders proud.

Since its inception in 2013, the award-winning Lebanese Community Scholarship which is in its 13th year has since inception supported more than 600 brilliant Ghanaian students.

This includes students from law, journalism, public relations, film and television, performing arts and language disciplines.

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