The Chief of Adjiriganor in the Adentan Municipal District Assembly, Nii Ashong Banga III, has called on the government and relevant authorities to establish a Senior High School in the community to improve access to secondary education for the youth.
According to the chief, the absence of a second-cycle institution in the area continues to place a burden on parents and students, as many children are compelled to travel long distances to attend school in other parts of Accra and beyond.
Speaking during a traditional ritual ceremony organized by the Adjiriganor Traditional Council to appease the gods and seek protection against the recurrence of floods in Accra and other parts of the country, Nii Ashong Banga III revealed that the traditional council has already allocated a vast parcel of land for the proposed project.
He appealed to the government, the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Education Service, and other stakeholders to consider the request and support the establishment of the school to help improve educational opportunities in the community.
“We have made land available for the construction of the Senior High School because education remains one of the most important tools for the development of our youth and the community as a whole,” he stated.
The chief noted that many brilliant students within Adjiriganor and surrounding communities face difficulties accessing quality secondary education due to distance and transportation challenges.
He stressed that the establishment of a Senior High School in the area would not only ease pressure on parents but also encourage more young people to pursue higher education and contribute meaningfully to national development.
However, Nii Ashong Banga III revealed that the traditional council had previously written to the Member of Parliament for the area, Mohammed Adamu Ramadan, as well as the district assembly regarding the request, but had yet to receive a response.
He expressed concern over what he described as neglect of the appeal and consequently called on President John Dramani Mahama to intervene and support the project.
Touching on the recent flooding situation in parts of Accra, Nii Ashong Banga III expressed concern over the increasing destruction caused by heavy rains and poor drainage systems.
As part of efforts to seek spiritual intervention and protection for the community and the nation, the Adjiriganor Traditional Council performed customary rites and rituals to appease the deities and pray against future flood disasters.
The chief further blamed the persistent flooding on indiscriminate construction activities and the continuous encroachment on waterways, wetlands, and buffer zones.
He condemned the improper authorization of buildings in flood-prone areas and urged city authorities and planning institutions to strictly enforce building regulations to prevent further disasters.
Nii Ashong Banga III also called on residents to support environmental sanitation efforts and desist from practices that contribute to flooding, especially the dumping of refuse into drains and water channels.
He emphasized that tackling flooding requires a collective effort between government agencies, traditional authorities, and community members to ensure sustainable development and public safety.
By 1960news.com
