Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye Audio By Carbonatix The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has revealed that the Church committed more than GH¢26.5 million to educational support in 2025 as part of its efforts to promote academic excellence and build human capital. Speaking at the opening of the 48th Session of the General Council Meetings on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, he said the funds were channelled into supporting students at various levels across the country. According to him, a total of GH¢26,518,237.50 was disbursed through the Church’s districts, areas, ministries in Ghana, as well as its headquarters, covering a broad range of support, including one-off financial assistance and full scholarships. He explained that a significant portion of the funding was derived from a policy that allocates part of each Area’s Internally Generated Funds to sponsor students, particularly those studying at Pentecost University, as part of a structured approach to educational investment. “The Church in 2025 demonstrated its profound commitment to academic excellence and human capital development through a substantial investment in the educational aspirations of its members. “Across various Districts, Areas, and Ministries in Ghana, as well as the Headquarters, a total of GH¢ 26,518,237.50 was disbursed to support students at various levels of learning. This comprehensive support ranged from one-time financial assistance to full scholarships. “It is significant to note that a substantial portion of this figure came from the institution of an agreed percentage of each Area’s Internally Generated Funds (IGF), specifically earmarked to fully sponsor students, particularly those attending Pentecost University. This strategic funding model was developed under the Vision 2023/2028,” he stated. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Capital Human Pentecost DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story Workshop on human trafficking ends with call for stronger collaboration and enforcement Church of Pentecost supports over 2,000 BECE candidates in Obuasi with career guidance seminar Illegal mining evolving into human, national security threat, gangerism and degradation Daily Insight for CEOs: Brand credibility as competitive capital Pianim calls on Ghanaians to invest pension funds in infrastructure, not leave capital idle in banks Daily Insight for CEOs: Disciplined Capital Allocation for Growth BoG sets end-2026 timeline for sweeping microfinance reforms ‘Business is at a standstill’ – Mali jihadists’ fuel blockade hits the capital AI can’t replace human creativity – Sam Jonah tells students Terkper highlights key recurrent costs draining Ghana’s revenue Latest Stories Ghana mamed in U.S. car theft ring shipping stolen vehicles across the Atlantic5 minutes Mahama reaffirms commitment to fair development after meeting Eastern Regional House of Chiefs16 minutes Pension funds must be redirected to drive Africa’s growth – Absa CEO19 minutes Shut colleges if teachers can’t be employed – TTAG issues stark warning to gov’t22 minutes GIS sweeps Kumasi streets, arrests 606 undocumented migrants in dawn operation24 minutes Refuse rural posting, lose your slot – Health Minister warns doctors27 minutes Church of Pentecost invests GH¢26.5m in education to boost human capital30 minutes Prempeh College chases GH¢1m compensation over Sofoline Interchange land33 minutes Galamsey is ‘economic sabotage’ threatening Ghana’s survival – Church of Pentecost36 minutes Galamsey draining tanker workforce – NPA raises concern over driver exodus39 minutes Cut fuel supply to galamsey operators now – Coalition petitions NPA52 minutes Shippers to save GH¢800m as container charges are capped, GUTA welcomes move56 minutes Gov’t directs Newmont, AngloGold, Zijin to shift mining ops to local firms by December – Sources57 minutes Tensions rise in Mthatha as residents plan anti-foreigner protest; Ghanaians in SA urged to stay indoors1 hour Don Jazzy reveals his problem with Ayra Starr, other Gen Z artists1 hour