In a groundbreaking move, the Okaikwei South constituency has launched the Public Schools Renovation and Upgrade Project, chaired by King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse. This initiative, organized by the Office of the Member of Parliament for Okaikwei South in collaboration with the Ga Mantse Foundation, marks a significant step towards enhancing education and empowering the youth.
The project, estimated to cost GHS 79,500,000 (approximately $5 million), aims to upgrade and enhance learning conditions for over 8,000 students and 350 teachers across 20 public schools in the constituency. The first phase will focus on renovating the Bishop School, which will serve as a model for the broader initiative.
Ernest Adomako, Member of Parliament for Okaikwei South, emphasized that this project is an investment in the future of the constituency’s children. “We are not just fixing schools; we are building a brighter and prosperous future for the next generation of leaders, innovators, and change-makers,” he said.
The launch event also saw the announcement of key educational policy interventions by Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Minister of Education. These include the reintroduction of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) to foster collaboration between parents and teachers, and the implementation of a National Standardized Test (NST) to prepare students for examinations.
With the backing of local leadership, corporate stakeholders, and the Ministry of Education, the Okaikwei South Public Schools Renovation initiative has the potential to serve as a model for educational reforms across the country.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
