The Akyeamehene of Bechem, Nana Kofi Adu-Mensah, has commissioned a five-bedroom apartment for the Tanoso Methodist Basic School.
Addressing the public at the commissioning ceremony, Nana Adu-Mensah admonished teachers who would benefit from the project to observe a proper maintenance culture.
“The project is for the school and not for rent. I will plead with those who will reside there to keep a high maintenance culture. Maintaining the building will motivate others to also come to the aid of the school,” he said, while advising parents to invest in the education of their children.
“Education is now the key to eradicating poverty. Instead of wasting money on unnecessary things, invest in the education of your children,” he said.
The Headmistress of the school expressed her utmost appreciation to the astute businessman for responding to their call.
“Accommodation was a challenge to my teachers. The pupils could not study at night, and there were theft cases here because no one stayed close to the school. We are grateful to Nana and reverend ministers for this kind gesture.”
She explained that “now that we have teachers staying close to the school, we will start evening studies for the pupil and that will improve their academic performance.”
