UG Matriculation: John Dumelo To Sponsor Free Makeup And Photoshoot Sessions For First-Year Students

UG Matriculation: John Dumelo To Sponsor Free Makeup And Photoshoot Sessions For First-Year Students

  • Ghanaian actor and Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogun John Dumelo has won over his constituents with his new initiative
  • The Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture has employed makeup artists and photographers to train University of Ghana first-year students
  • Stonebwoy's wife Dr Louisa Ansong was among those who commented on Dumelo's education initiative which was trending on Instagram

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John Setor Dumelo, the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, has announced that he would provide free makeup and photoshoot sessions for first-year students at the University of Ghana.

The new students will participate in their matriculation ceremony on Saturday, February 8, 2025, marking their official enrollment at the university.

University Of Ghana, UG Matriculation, Gifty Dumelo, President John Dramani Mahama, Lydia Alhassan, University Of Ghana
Ayawaso West Wuogon MP John Dumelo provides free makeup and photoshoot sessions for UG students. Photo credit: @johndumelo.
Source: Instagram

The Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture shared this information in a post on X, highlighting the initiative as a way to assist students who are on tight budgets.

Reactions to John Dumelo's announcement have been mixed on social media.

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While some users praised his efforts, others expressed disappointment, stating that this initiative may deprive young entrepreneurs of an opportunity to earn extra income to support themselves.

John Dumelo organising training for UG students

YEN.com.gh has compiled some of the reactions below:

@_owula stated:

"Maa Lydia for just retire from politics cos ei she go dey opposition keep oooo."

@GHDeservesBest stated:

"This is so wonderful and I am really pleased to have campaigned for you. You haven’t stopped the good works you started and that’s what we call blessings till till till. They will vote for you till till till. You deserve you new role as the deputy minister for food and agriculture."

@_nursingguy stated:

"Is this the epitome of political bankruptcy? A newly elected MP resorting to handing out free makeup and photoshoots to curry favor with the uninformed masses, who are so easily swayed by such trivialities that they overlook the real responsibilities of governance? How."

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Dr King Winter stated:

"I figure them finish the elections or ? Wow."

@ur_Gean stated:

"Mr Dumelo, you spoil plans for photographers to get some small coins🥲💔 before the Graduation."

@Hajjyass70 stated:

"The seat derrrr e no go return to the elephants again🤣. Campaign after election 😊 great 🤝."
MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon and Deputy Agriculture Minister John Dumelo and his supportive wife Gifty.
John Dumelo's wife Gifty is his biggest supporter as he makes strides in the political world.
Source: UGC

@2nd_juddas stated:

"Eiii honourable Dumelo, what about we Guy."

@krisscoan2 stated:

"Honourable please what about what will favour the boys too because it seems this will favour the ladies more?"

Check out John Dumelo's post on X:

John Dumelo buys chop boxes for students

Ghanaian actor John Dumelo also previously gave out chop boxes and provisions for senior high school students in his constituents.

John Dumelo organises free buses for students

Ghanaian politician John Dumelo also organised free buses for University of Ghana students during the Christmas break.

Watch the video below:

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5 facts about honourable John Dumelo

Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about Dumelo being appointed as the Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture by President John Mahama.

The passionate farmer and philanthropist has received many congratulatory messages from his colleagues and fans.

YEN.com.gh has compiled five reasons why Dumelo was deserving of his new appointment and would likely be successful in the role.

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Portia Arthur (Entertainment Editor) Portia Arthur holds a BA in publishing from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2013). She worked as a Lifestyle editor for Pulse.com.gh for 5 years. She has worked with celebrities and footballers in image consultancy and management. She started for YEN.com.gh in 2022 and is currently the fashion editor at Yen.com.gh. She has completed Google News Intiative News Labs courses and Advanced Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting fighting misinformation. She can be reached via email: portia.arthur@yen.com.gh