Accra: A total of 500 customised exercise books have been handed over to pupils of Wlitey RC Primary School in the Akatsi South Municipality of the Volta Region. The gesture, from Mr James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister and former District Chief Executive for Akatsi North, was presented by Mr Daniel Dagba, the Municipal Chief Executive for Akatsi South on behalf of Mr Gunu.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Dagba explained that Mr Gunu's donation would motivate the pupils to thrive in academic excellence. He encouraged the students to maintain good behavior both at home and during school hours.
Mrs Kuvi Agartha, Headmistress of the school, received the items on behalf of the Education Directorate and expressed appreciation to Mr Gunu for the donation. She also called for further support to address some of the challenges the school faces, such as the need for marker boards, renovation of the school's windows and doors to prevent unauthorized entry, and the extension of electricity to classrooms.
Other issues highlighted by Mrs Agartha included inadequate street lighting leading to poor visibility at night and the need for fencing around the school to protect its property. In response, Mr Dagba assured the school's management that their requests would be considered in the Assembly's work plan for discussion and action.
Mr Dagba emphasized that the government is committed to providing necessary support to boost academic excellence across the country, including Akatsi South. The school, established in 1925, currently has a student population of 445, comprising 228 boys and 217 girls.
The presentation was also witnessed by Torgbui Aho IV of Akatsi Mornenu and Hunorvia Sakpaku, the 'Zikpuitor' of Torgbui Sakpaku IX, the Left-Wing Chief of Avenor.
