The Chief of Appiadu in the Oforikrom Municipality of the Ashanti Region, Odeefo Yaw Barima II, has appealed to the government, through the Ministry of Education, to help establish a Senior High School (SHS) in his community.
Odeefo, who was installed Chief of Appiadu by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, about five months ago, has, therefore, made two acres of land available for the construction of the school and other developmental projects.
“Just as my late uncle, Odeefo Owusu Amoaye II, who I succeeded, provided a parcel of land to the Oforikrom Municipal Assembly for the construction of [the] Assembly block which is near completion, I am also ready to follow his good example by providing two acres of land for the construction of a Senior High School,” he said.
Odeefo also promised to release lands for the construction of a lorry park and hospital, and appealed for more support to help the town achieve the status it deserved.
The traditional leader, who was speaking to journalists at his palace recently, advised the youth to take their education seriously, so as to become relevant leaders in future.
According to him, it would be prudent if the community got its own SHS for the young children to attain higher education, and urged the government to help him realise his dream.
He indicated his readiness to receive the Minister of Education, Yaw Osei Adutwum, whenever necessary for discussions.
The Appiaduhene also lamented over the very poor road network linking Emena to Appiadu, which needed a facelift to alleviate the plight of his people.
He implored people in/from his traditional area, both home and abroad, to support the developmental projects being initiated in the community.
The Chief cautioned people selling and buying lands from unauthorized persons in the community to desist from such fraudulent transactions to avoid any future complications.
He also advised prospective land buyers in the community to come to the palace to follow the approved processes.
