The benefiting schools include Mwanghavul Community Secondary School, Kerang; LEA Primary School, Fwangkwak; Nyemlighit Community Comprehensive Secondary School, Mangun; and Government Secondary School, Ampang West.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, Mr. Panmun Silas Pantu, representing the Pantu Brothers, emphasized the initiative’s deeper meaning.
“This gesture is more than just about stationery — these books represent unity, hope, and support in a time when many families are grappling with economic hardship,” he said.
He added that the books serve as educational palliatives, easing parents’ financial burdens while promoting learning among students.
The books are branded with the images of the Plateau State Governor and Deputy and include a unifying message titled “The Plateau Anthem,” encouraging peace and brotherhood across ethnic and religious lines.
“It is a declaration that peace, brotherhood, and collective progress are the pillars upon which our future must be built,” Pantu stated.
Mr. Yari Kumchi was commended for his continuous investment in youth development. According to Pantu, Kumchi’s commitment to youth empowerment has created opportunities for the next generation to lead meaningfully.
Receiving the donation on behalf of the community, His Royal Highness, Miskhagham Philemon Mutang, thanked the donors and noted that MCSS Kerang remains the only Mwaghavul-owned school.
“I encourage all our students to be serious with their education so they can uplift the good image of the Mwaghavul nation,” he said.
The Executive Chairman of Mangu LGA, Hon. Mwolpun Emmanuel Bala, represented by the Council Secretary, described the donation as historic. He stressed the impact such support brings, especially in a school whose alumni now serve in various sectors.
“I want to appreciate the donor of this exercise book, Honorable Yari Kumchi, who has deemed it fit to assist the Mwaghavul nation, not just Kerang people,” the chairman’s representative added.
Education Secretary, Mrs. Jennifer Bamtu, an alumna of MCSS Kerang, thanked the sponsors and urged more community support.
“May God bless you for intervening… education sponsoring is for everybody — it’s not just government responsibility alone,” she stated.
Comrade Tankat Joseph Dawur, a proprietor and former NAPSS President, described the donation as timely and aligned with the governor’s development slogan, “the time is now.” He called for continued expansion of the initiative.
PTA Chairman, Mr. Mbang Sunday, expressed deep gratitude to the donors, describing Kumchi as a selfless son of the soil whose legacy stands out in Kerang’s history.
Head Boy and Head Girl of GSS Ampang West, Joseph Jerry Peter and Yatep Vera Gaius, thanked the donors on behalf of the students, praying for God’s blessings and urging them to continue the good work.
The event, powered by the Pantu Brothers and Jacob Tonging, was more than a donation—it served as a powerful call for unity, learning, and renewed hope for a stronger and better Plateau.
As the project continues to inspire hope, we call on government and relevant stakeholders to key into this noble idea and support its expansion across the state.
