Infrastructure is the backbone of any educational institution, playing a pivotal role in creating a conducive and positive learning environment.
Quality facilities are essential for the well-being of students, making school more engaging and motivating children to attend regularly, which significantly improves overall attendance.
The condition of a school also has a direct impact on student performance, as a safe and comfortable setting is fundamental to the learning process.
Unfortunately, the situation at Nana Avoh Nwiah Basic School in the Jomoro Municipal Assembly has long been a different story.
For years, the school has been a stark contrast to the ideal learning environment.
Students are forced to study in a dilapidated wooden structure, lacking proper desks and basic comfort.
They sit on backless benches on dusty, uncemented floors during school hours.
Furthermore, teachers have no choice but to close the school whenever it rains due to the tattered state of the roofing.
The open nature of the structure exposes the children to dangerous reptiles.
This narrative is about to change through the intervention of the Member of Parliament for Jomoro and Deputy Transport Minister, Hon. Dorcas Affo-Toffey.
The MP has funded and constructed a modern six-unit classroom block to replace the decaying structure.
The new building, which includes ancillary facilities such as a headmaster’s office, a staff common room, and modern washrooms, will be ready for commissioning this March.
Speaking to 1960news.com during an inspection tour of her ongoing projects, the Minister expressed her joy over the progress.
She clarified that this is one of the many schools she is personally funding to enhance teaching and learning in the area.
”I paid a visit to the Avonyaa community some time ago and was deeply moved by the sight of the wooden structure being used by the children,” she revealed.
“I quickly raised funds to provide them with a modern facility, and today we are witnessing what the Lord has done.”
The Jomoro lawmaker promised to continue her efforts to improve education in the area, while using the occasion to urge parents to prioritize the education of their wards.
By 1960news.com
