The District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Fanteakwa South District Assembly in the Eastern Region, Ernest Ofosu, has officially commissioned and handed over a new classroom block for the Hemang Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Junior High School to enhance teaching and learning in the community.
In his address, Ernest Ofosu stated that the school management had written to him, highlighting that their JHS classroom was in a deplorable state and unsuitable for teaching and learning.
According to him, when he received the letter, the Assembly lacked sufficient resources to construct a new classroom block.
However, he assured the school that he would do everything possible to prevent any unforeseen tragedy.
“Lo and behold, we have been able to build a three-unit classroom block for the school. This demonstrates the New Patriotic Party government’s commitment to education and the well-being of our pupils,” he added.
Ernest Ofosu emphasized that the measures being implemented by the NPP government in the education sector are yielding positive results.
He noted that students in the area are achieving good grades in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (B.E.C.E.).
He remarked that in the past, many parents preferred private schools for their children due to better performance, but this narrative has changed as government schools are now outperforming some private schools.
He attributed this success to the dedication of public school teachers, whom he commended for their excellent work. He also indicated that this was the reason for the recent low enrolment of private schools.
The school’s headmaster, Prince Otu, expressed gratitude to Ernest Ofosu and his team for promptly addressing the school’s needs.
He took the opportunity to request a new sanitation facility, stating that the current one was in very poor condition.
In response to the request, Ernest Ofosu assured him that the Assembly would construct a new facility to ensure that students have access to a proper place of convenient, enabling them to remain in school.
The project manager for Osafric Constructions, David Amponsah, stated that the building had been completed and certified by the Assembly. However, the contract included a six-month maintenance period during which any defects would be fixed before the government settled the remaining balance owed to the contractors.
David Amponsah also appealed to the community chiefs and school staff to take good care of the facility. He clarified that the maintenance period does not cover negligence, such as theft of ceiling fans or light bulbs, which he said, would not fall under the contractor’s responsibilities.
By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.
Source// Obohnewsonline.com.
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