Educational leaders in the Twifo Atti Morkwa District are appealing for greater community and institutional involvement to address the urgent infrastructure needs of local schools, as the district grapples with insufficient facilities for students.
Mrs. Augustina Atakorah, the District Director of Education, emphasized the critical shortage of school infrastructure in the area, calling on stakeholders to collaborate in providing much-needed resources. She made this call during a visit by Mr. Isaac Yawson, the District Chief Executive for Twifo Atti Morkwa, who presented building materials to the Otweykurom community after a devastating rainstorm collapsed a 60-year-old classroom block.
Mrs. Atakorah highlighted the district’s struggle with outdated and inadequate school buildings, urging philanthropists, corporate entities, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to support the construction of new educational facilities. She stressed the importance of improving school infrastructure to ensure that children in the district receive a quality education in a safe and conducive environment.
“Education is the foundation for a brighter future, and to ensure that our children can thrive academically, we must invest in better learning environments,” Mrs. Atakorah said. She also took the opportunity to advise students to stay focused on their education and avoid the harmful effects of drug abuse and other social vices. “Our children need to understand the value of education and the dangers of drug use, and it’s up to parents and the community to guide them,” she added.
Mr. Yawson echoed the sentiments, acknowledging that while the government had made strides in improving education, the efforts were not enough to meet the growing demand for educational facilities. He called on NGOs to play an active role in addressing the challenges and complementing government initiatives. “The government alone cannot drive the progress needed to improve education in this district. We need all hands on deck to ensure that our children have the resources they need to succeed,” he stated.
Local leaders also voiced their concerns about the inadequate educational infrastructure in the district. Nana John Deku, the Odikro of Otweykurom, lamented the lack of facilities in his community, stressing that the absence of proper school buildings was hindering the education of local children. “Our children deserve better. We have been waiting for years for the infrastructure that will allow them to learn effectively. It’s time for the government and NGOs to step in and help us,” he urged.
The Otweykurom community’s recent experience with the rainstorm and the destruction of their 60-year-old school building serves as a poignant reminder of the dire need for investment in educational infrastructure. Stakeholders in education hope that this call for collaboration will inspire a unified effort to improve the conditions of schools in Twifo Atti Morkwa and ensure that every child has access to quality education in a safe and supportive environment.
