Emmanuel Akpor Adjei, the Sports Scientist who rode on a bicycle from Germany to Ghana raising funds for children's libraries has received a rousing welcome at Teshie in Accra.

He told the meda, the education project at Teshie in Accra is the start for other marginalised communities in Ghana.

The project is dubbed 'Riding back 2 my rooots- A journey to build, inspire and explore '

On Saturday, he was majestically welcomed to Teshie his hometown in grand style. His gallant and resilient effort of spending 103 days riding on a bicycle across the Mediterranean Sea, Sahara desert where he picked the bone of a camel was appreciated by all.

Hundreds of people including oldmen and women, youth and kids gathered at the Teshie Community Library amidst drumming and dancing where he presented education materials including WiFi, furniture, lap tops, education kits and books. He revealed depending on sardine and bread since 7th June when he set off from Munich. He demonstrated how he slept in his tent and how he cooked.

He promised that the library will soon be equipped with sports equipment and facilities, which would be replicated around the country.

He thanked the NGO supporting him, Edu Sports for their hard work in raising over $20,000 within the short period.

Akpor Adjei was presented with citations from the Municipality, families and the library. Representatives of the Ghana Library Board also gave motivational messages.

The people sang and danced their traditional 'Kpaashimo' which he joined and had fun.

By Sammy Heywood Okine