Accra: Mrs. Gizella Tetteh Abgotui, Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya West Constituency, has taken significant steps to improve education in her area by commissioning a new three-unit classroom block for Zakarikope SDA Basic School. Supported by NERO Beverages, the initiative also included the presentation of 600 desks to the District Education Directorate for distribution to 29 basic schools.
According to Ghana News Agency, the efforts are part of Mrs. Tetteh's strategy to eliminate schools operating under trees and address the shortage of classrooms, which hinders academic performance. She emphasized the necessity of these actions, stating, "So today we have commissioned a KG block and handed over 600 desks to the education directorate to be distributed to 29 schools."
Mrs. Tetteh highlighted the urgent need to tackle the educational infrastructure deficit in the area, noting issues like classroom congestion, insufficient furniture, and the poor condition of many school facilities. "Apart from the insufficient table and chairs, there is congestion in many of the classrooms because of insufficient classroom blocks. Again, many of our schools need renovation. Some schools still have broken doors and windows," she remarked.
Expressing her commitment to improving the educational landscape, Mrs. Tetteh announced plans to launch a training workshop for teachers. She also addressed the issue of teachers' accommodation, revealing that a district housing scheme is slated to start next year. "However, there are some uncompleted ones, and I have engaged the Assembly to complete them to provide accommodation for teachers," she added.
Mrs. Tetteh assured the community that the President's promise to include teachers' quarters with every new school block would soon be realized. She called on the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to support the constituency when necessary and encouraged students to focus on their studies, aspiring to become future leaders and possibly Members of Parliament.
Mr. Manab Pattnaik, Managing Director of NERO Beverages, expressed the company's dedication to supporting education nationwide by committing to build a six-unit classroom block in each constituency. He urged students to prioritize their academic pursuits to contribute to Ghana's future growth and development.
