Construction works have commenced on some infrastructure projects for the Akatsavakpor Basic School near Klikor in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta region.
The project comprises a Teachers Common Room, ICT Centre and Library. In addition, a Mechanized Borehole and a Modern Washroom will also be provided for the school.
The sod for the project was cut late 2022. It is estimated to cost GHC 140, 000. 00 and expected to complete by the middle of the year.
A recent visit by our reporter to the school showed that work was in progress with workers busily going about their duties in order to ensure that the project was delivered on time.
Torgbi Korkudjaah-Boafo Tamakloe II, ‘Dufia’ of Kpordoave and divisional Chief of the Klikor traditional area who lobbied for the project, was personally on site in a bid to motivate and encourage the contractor and workers to speed up work so as to meet the project’s timeline.
In a brief interaction with Ghananewsonline.com.gh, the traditional ruler and businessman expressed satisfaction for the progress of work done so far.
He commended Prestodea Care Foundation – the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) funding the project and it’s founder, Dr. Samuel Peprah for sticking to their promise of ensuring that the school gets a facelift for a better outlook.
Torgbi Korkudjaah-Boafo Tamakloe II again expressed the hope that the project when completed would improve upon teaching and learning outcomes in the school.
The traditional ruler hinted that the next plan on his agenda is to source for funding to construct a Residential accommodation to house teachers, most of whom reside outside of the Kpordoave community, hindering Pupil-Teacher interaction after school hours which also makes it difficult for the children to seek help in doing their homework, and other academic activities.
He appealed to the community to lend their support in terms of communal labour towards the successful completion of the project.
The traditional ruler further called on benevolent organizations and all well-meaning individuals to support efforts aimed at improving education delivery especially in the hard to reach parts of the country.
By Leo Nelson || Ghananewsonline.com.gh