Six Senior High and Technical Schools in the Kwahu South Municipality of Ghana are facing a severe shortage of essential furniture and residential facilities. The affected schools, including Obo Senior High School, Mpraeso Senior High School, and Asakraka St. Paul’s Senior High School, are struggling to provide students with adequate infrastructure. This shortage has resulted in some students being forced to sleep on classroom floors. The situation was revealed when the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Kwahu South, David Effah Osei Bonsu, visited the schools to assess the reopening and admission of students.
The MCE's visit aimed to identify challenges confronting the schools as first-year students reported for the new academic year. During his tour, he witnessed firsthand some of the challenges faced by the schools. The shortage of beds has become particularly critical, with some students reportedly having to sleep on classroom floors. The MCE acknowledged the concerns raised by the schools and assured the school authorities that the Municipal Assembly would engage the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to seek support for the provision of furniture and other infrastructure needs.
The Headmaster of Mpraeso SHS, James Afedu, speaking on behalf of the six institutions, stated that the admission process was progressing smoothly. However, he expressed concern over the shortage of essential furniture and residential facilities. He highlighted the lack of beds as a critical issue, emphasizing that some students have been forced to sleep on classroom floors due to the shortage.
The MCE, David Effah Osei Bonsu, expressed concern about the conditions confronting students and pledged to follow up on the matter. He assured the school authorities that the Municipal Assembly would work to provide a conducive environment for both learning and boarding. The MCE's visit and comments demonstrate the government's awareness of the challenges faced by the schools and its commitment to addressing them.
The six affected schools are Obo Senior High School, Mpraeso Senior High School, Asakraka St. Paul’s Senior High School, Bepong Senior High School, Obomeng Technical Institute, and Asakraka Technical Institute. These schools are located in the Kwahu South Municipality, which is working to address the infrastructure needs of its educational institutions.
The Municipal Assembly's efforts to engage the Ministry of Education and GETFund demonstrate a commitment to resolving the infrastructure challenges faced by the schools. The Assembly's engagement with these stakeholders aims to secure support for the provision of furniture and other essential infrastructure needs.
The situation in the six Kwahu South SHSs highlights the broader challenges faced by educational institutions in Ghana. The shortage of infrastructure, including beds and furniture, is a critical issue that requires attention from stakeholders, including the government and educational authorities.
Key points
- Six Senior High and Technical Schools in Ghana's Kwahu South Municipality face severe shortages of beds, furniture, and infrastructure.
- The shortage of beds has resulted in some students being forced to sleep on classroom floors.
- The Municipal Assembly has pledged to engage the Ministry of Education and GETFund to seek support for the provision of furniture and other infrastructure needs.
