Four second cycle schools in the Kwadaso Municipality of Ashanti Region are to benefit from GETfund infrastructure packages as part of efforts by the government to eliminate the double track system and enhance teacher welfare.
The beneficiary schools are the Methodist Technical Institute, Nzema Senior High School, Business Secretariat Technical School and the Yaa Asantewaa Girls SHS.
The Municipal Chief Executive, Eric Assibey. disclosed this at the 69th Independence Day anniversary parade, which featured poetry recitals, cultural displays and the parading cadet regiments from various SHSs within the municipality, at the premises of the Ohwimase M/A JHS.
He said the Methodist Technical Institute at Kwadaso will receive two storey dormitory block, two storey classroom block, two storey administration block and two 12 seater toilet facilities, while the Nzema Senior High School will get two 16-Unit storey dormitory block and a dining hall with a well-furnished kitchen.
The MCE further mentioned that the Business Secretariat Technical (BSTVET) is to benefit from a three storey six-unit type flats (E-Block), three storey Teachers’ quarters and a two-storey bungalow for the headmaster.
“Yaa Asantewaa Girls SHS”, he said, “will be provided with two 16-Unit storey Dormitory as well as a 18-Unit three storey classroom block.
The Municipal Chief Executive said that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government would continue to demonstrate strong commitments to education through policies, ensuring access to equity and quality.
He highlighted the numerous flagship programs such as the Expansion of STEM and increasing budgetary allocation for educational purposes and the government research agenda for education, which seeks to move beyond increased facilities to addressing deficiencies in the schools, such as fixing the infrastructure deficits.
Touching on other projects, the Chief Executive revealed that the Assembly had awarded three projects – one CHPS compound with bungalow at Nyankyereniase, which is about 90 percent complete.
He disclosed that educational projects abandoned 14 years would be completed by his administration.
This, he noted, highlighted the government’s commitment to the educational sector and that in fulfilment of the Assembly’s mandate per Local Government Act 2016, the Assembly would continue to provide the needed infrastructure and any support in order to improve education in the municipality.
Eric Assibey urged the citizenry to remain committed in building prosperity and restoring hope by strengthening and empowering every individual through the patronage of all government flagship programmes.
The Chief Executive indicated that this year’s theme calls Ghanaians to action, with the Mahama-led government focusing now on implementation and Rebuilding confidence in the economy, as well as strengthening institutions and restoring hope in every Ghanaian home.
From Oswald P. Freiku, Kumasi
