Wudzedeke: Torgbui Kiti Kata I, Chief of Wudzedeke in the Ziope Traditional Area and Chairman of the Haven Hands of Rescue Project (NGO), has initiated the construction of an ultra-modern library at the Wudzedeke Basic School in the Agortime-Ziope District of the Volta Region. The project, launched on Thursday, September 4, will honor the late Rev. Mrs. Victoria Nyamadi Amedzekor and is anticipated to be completed within two years.
According to Ghana News Agency, Torgbui Kiti Kata highlighted the importance of access to reading and technology facilities, drawing from his global travels where such amenities have significantly benefited children's academic performance. He stressed the necessity for the children of Wudzedeke to have similar opportunities to compete on a global scale. "We don't want our children to lag. There is a saying that he who reads leads. This library will not only be a place for books but will also integrate technology to keep our children and youth informed about the world," he stated. He implored the community to take ownership of the project to ensure its sustainability for future generations.
Awadada Vizaze Adzaho V, Warlord of the Ziope Traditional Area and Chief of Wudzedeke, praised Torgbui Kiti Kata I and the Haven Hands of Rescue Project for their vision and investment in the community's future. He described the initiative as a 'pathway to a brighter future,' emphasizing its potential to cultivate responsible and accomplished youths. He also called on the education directorate to increase the teaching staff at the school, which currently depends on seven teachers and two national service personnel, complicating effective teaching and learning.
Mr. Godwin Binka, Assistant Headmaster of the school, expressed gratitude for the initiative, referring to it as a long-awaited dream for both pupils and teachers. He appealed for support from individuals and organizations to furnish the library with books, computers, and ICT equipment once completed. "We are in the 21st century, and technology is driving education everywhere. Our learners should not be deprived simply because of their location," he said.
Mr. David Besah, the Agortime-Ziope District Education Director, acknowledged the staffing challenges and assured efforts to address the issue. He mentioned that the directorate plans to reshuffle staff in the current academic year, hoping to receive additional teachers from the regional office to meet the school's needs.
The sod-cutting ceremony was attended by chiefs, elders, education officials, teachers, and community members, who welcomed the project as a crucial step towards enhancing literacy, academic performance, and technological exposure in the region.
