Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, marked the commissioning of a state-of-the-art three-storey, 18-unit classroom block and a three-unit nursery block for the Independence Avenue Cluster of Schools with a speech underscoring the importance of infrastructure in improving education outcomes.
Addressing dignitaries at the event, Dr Addison described the project as a “significant milestone” in supporting government efforts to address educational infrastructure challenges. The newly commissioned facility, which replaces decades-old dilapidated structures, is set to benefit over 700 pupils from one of the capital’s oldest public schools, established in 1906.
The Bank of Ghana’s involvement followed a formal request in 2019 from the school’s headmistress, Mrs. Agatha Dzathor, and the then Mayor of Accra, Mohammed Adjei Sowah. The Bank’s decision to fund the project, Dr Addison noted, came during a period of strong financial performance by the Bank, reflecting its corporate social responsibility agenda.
“Today, we celebrate not just the completion of a building but a contribution to the long-term development of human capital in this community,” Dr Addison said. He added that the project demonstrates the Bank’s commitment to giving back to the community where it operates, particularly in the heart of Accra’s central business district.
He called on the school’s management and the Ghana Education Service to ensure proper maintenance of the facility to maximise its lifespan. He also urged the pupils to seize the opportunities provided by the new infrastructure, and the teachers to continue their dedication in shaping the nation’s future workforce.
In his closing statements, Dr Addison acknowledged the roles of key figures in seeing the project through to completion, including the former mayor and headmistress, and praised the current Mayor, Elizabeth Sackey, and the Accra Metropolitan Assembly for their continued collaboration.
Source:norvanreports.com