By Michael Foli Jackidy
Wudzedeke (V/R), Sept. 10, GNA – Torgbui Kiti Kata I, Chief of Wudzedeke in the Ziope Traditional Area and Chairman of the Haven Hands of Rescue Project (NGO), has cut sod for the construction of an ultra-modern library at the Wudzedeke Basic School in the Agortime-Ziope District of the Volta Region.
The project, launched on Thursday, September 4, will be constructed in memory of the late Rev. Mrs. Victoria Nyamadi Amedzekor and is expected to be completed within two years.
Speaking at the ceremony, Torgbui Kiti Kata said his travels across many countries had shown him how access to reading and technology facilities was helping children elsewhere to excel academically.
He emphasised the urgent need for children in Wudzedeke to be equally equipped to compete with their peers globally.
“We don’t want our children to lag. There is a saying that he who reads leads. This library will not only be a place for books but will also integrate technology to keep our children and youth informed about the world,” he stated.
He urged residents to take ownership of the project, protect it, and ensure its sustainability for future generations.
Awadada Vizaze Adzaho V, Warlord of the Ziope Traditional Area and Chief of Wudzedeke, commended Torgbui Kiti Kata I and the Haven Hands of Rescue Project for their foresight and investment in the community’s future.
He described the initiative as a “pathway to a brighter future,” adding that it would help nurture responsible and accomplished young people.
He, however, appealed to the education directorate to urgently post more teachers to the school, noting that the institution currently relies on only seven teachers and two national service personnel to handle all classes, making effective teaching and learning very difficult.
Mr. Godwin Binka, Assistant Headmaster of the school, expressed gratitude for the initiative, describing it as a long-awaited dream for both pupils and teachers.
He appealed for support from benevolent individuals and organizations to also stock the library with books when completed, computers, and ICT equipment.
“We are in the 21st century, and technology is driving education everywhere. Our learners should not be deprived simply because of their location,” he said.
Mr. David Besah, the Agortime-Ziope District Education Director, acknowledged the staffing challenges at the school and assured that efforts were being made to address the issue.
He revealed that the Directorate was planning a reshuffle in the current academic year and hoped to receive additional teachers from the regional office to meet the school’s staffing needs.
The sod-cutting ceremony attracted chiefs, elders, education officials, teachers, and community members, all of whom welcomed the project as a significant step toward improving literacy, academic performance, and technological exposure in the area.
GNA
Edited By: Maxwell Awumah/George-Ramsey Benamba