Atwima Nwabiagya North DCE Hands Over School Blocks to Two Communities
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atwima Nwabiagya North District, Mr Mba Zechariah Alenbilla, has commissioned and handed over newly constructed classroom blocks to the Akwaboah and Nketia communities in the district.
The projects, funded through the District Assembly’s Common Fund (DACF), are aimed at improving access to quality basic education and addressing infrastructure gaps in the two communities.
At Akwaboah, the DCE handed over a six-unit classroom block comprising a headteacher’s office and a teachers’ common room, while the three-unit classroom block at Nketia includes a teachers’ common room and a headteacher’s office.
Speaking at the handing-over ceremony at Akwaboah, Nana Kusi Agyapong Apu I, Akwaboahene and Chairman of the programme, expressed appreciation to the government, the DCE, the District Director of Education, Assembly members and other stakeholders whose efforts contributed to the completion of the project.
He said that since independence, the community had not had a public school established and handed over to it, forcing children to travel to Pasoro and Ntensere to access basic education.
According to Nana Kusi, the situation exposed pupils to several challenges, including health risks and school dropouts, particularly due to the distance they had to travel.
He expressed optimism that the new six-unit classroom block would help address the challenges and improve school enrolment and retention in the community.
Nana Kusi appealed to the DCE and other stakeholders to consider constructing a Junior High School (JHS) and other complementary facilities to enable children in the community to continue their education locally.
He also urged the Assembly to prioritise the construction and completion of the road serving the community to improve accessibility.
For his part, Mr Alenbilla emphasised the government’s commitment to bridging educational infrastructure gaps, particularly in rural communities.
He expressed appreciation to the traditional authorities for their support, particularly for making land available for the construction of the school facilities.
The DCE appealed to parents and community members to take ownership of the projects and ensure that the facilities were properly maintained and protected from premature deterioration.
The District Director of Education, Mr Frank Duah Boateng, commended the government, the DCE, and the chiefs and queen mothers of Akwaboah and Nketia for their support towards the projects.
He noted that the timely release of land by the traditional authorities had contributed significantly to the successful completion of the facilities.
Community leaders and parents expressed relief and gratitude, describing the projects as an important step towards improving access to education in the communities.
They also appealed for complementary facilities, including teachers’ accommodation and improved sanitation, to enhance the learning environment and help attract and retain teaching staff.
Augustine Agyei, ISD
Barekese
