Adaklu: Mr. Kwame Governs Agbodza, the Minister of Roads and Highways and Member of Parliament (MP) for Adaklu, together with Mr. Jerry Yaw Ameko, the District Chief Executive (DCE), have commissioned a newly constructed three-unit classroom block at Adaklu Kpeleho as part of efforts to improve educational infrastructure in the district. The facility is expected to enhance access to quality teaching and learning for pupils in the community.
According to Ghana News Agency, the initiative forms part of the government's education development agenda. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Ameko expressed concern over the falling standards of education in the district compared to the national average. He recalled a period when Adaklu performed strongly in examinations and stressed the need for new measures to restore those standards.
The DCE announced plans to introduce a policy of 'no reading, no promotion' to encourage pupils to take their studies seriously. This initiative aims to ensure that children progress with the right foundation for future success. Mr. Ameko also urged officials of the Education Directorate to effectively play their roles in complementing the government's investments in school infrastructure, emphasizing that infrastructure alone cannot deliver results without dedicated supervision and quality teaching.
Under President John Dramani Mahama's Reset Agenda, Mr. Ameko revealed that all future classroom blocks in Adaklu would include teacher accommodation facilities. This is intended to improve teacher motivation and welfare and ensure teacher retention in rural areas. The DCE also assured the people of Adaklu that road networks in the district would soon see significant improvement, with work already commenced on the Adaklu Tsrefe-Waya-Keyime roads.
Mr. Ameko expressed appreciation to Mr. Agbodza, describing him as 'a true and beloved son of Adaklu' whose support has brought progress to the district. He pledged to continue collaborating with the MP to deliver more development to the people. In response, Mr. Agbodza reiterated his commitment to prioritizing education in Adaklu, stating that every child deserves access to decent classrooms and learning facilities.
The Roads and Highways Minister assured constituents that beyond education, the government would continue to invest in infrastructure such as roads, water, and health facilities to improve living standards in the area. He encouraged parents to complement the government's efforts by supporting their children's education and instilling discipline and commitment to learning at home. The MP also praised teachers in the district for their sacrifices in difficult conditions and urged them to continue working hard as the government addresses their challenges.
Community leaders and residents present at the event expressed excitement about the new classroom block, describing it as a major step in addressing access, overcrowding, and poor facilities that had affected learning in the area for years.
