A generous donation of 500 customised exercise books to Wlitey RC Primary School in Akatsi South has shed light on the school’s urgent infrastructural needs, prompting renewed calls for broader support from government and stakeholders.
The donation, made on behalf of Volta Regional Minister Mr. James Gunu and presented by Akatsi South Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr. Daniel Dagba, was warmly received by the school’s headmistress, Mrs. Kuvi Agartha. While the gesture was appreciated, the presentation quickly turned into an appeal for more substantial assistance.
Speaking at the event, Mrs. Agartha expressed gratitude for the learning materials but highlighted deeper challenges facing the school. These include dilapidated classroom infrastructure, lack of marker boards, broken doors and windows that expose the school to theft, poor lighting on campus, and the absence of a perimeter fence—all of which she said undermine effective teaching and learning.
“Our classrooms lack electricity, which affects both teaching and security. We also need streetlights to improve visibility at night and a fence to secure the school’s property,” she noted.
Mr. Dagba, in response, pledged that the Akatsi South Assembly would factor the school’s concerns into its development agenda. “We take these concerns seriously. The Assembly will include them in our work plan and explore ways to address them systematically,” he assured.
He also reaffirmed government’s commitment to supporting education at all levels, adding, “Akatsi South remains a priority in our efforts to enhance academic outcomes.”
The donation ceremony, which also marked a symbolic gesture of support for education in the community, was graced by traditional leaders, including Torgbui Aho IV of Akatsi Mornenu and Hunorvia Sakpaku, the ‘Zikpuitor’ of Torgbui Sakpaku IX, the Left-Wing Chief of Avenor.
Wlitey RC Primary, established in 1925, currently serves 445 pupils—228 boys and 217 girls—and remains one of the oldest schools in the area. While the distribution of exercise books brought smiles to the faces of students, it also served as a reminder that sustainable investment in educational infrastructure is needed to secure their future.
