By Benard Worlali Awumee, GNA
Tegbi (V/R), Dec 16, GNA – Tegbi Ashiata Basic School has received a significant educational infrastructural boost following the successful renovation of a three-unit classroom block by a Germany-based non-governmental organisation (NGO), Woezo–Elena Haasen Library.
It is aimed at improving teaching and learning outcomes in the community.
The project, marking the NGO’s second major intervention at the school, was spearheaded by Dr Christian Haasen and Dr Afi Haasen, with strong facilitation and coordination by the Assembly Member for Tegbi Ashiata Electoral Area, Mr Ephraim Dodzi Jumpah.
The initiative reiterated the NGO’s growing commitment to strengthening basic education infrastructure in underserved communities.
A brief handing over ceremony was held Tuesday at the school premises and was attended by pupils, parents, teachers, and key community stakeholders.
The event was led by Mr Gershon Ameku, Headteacher of the school, and Mr Jumpah, both of whom described the project as a timely intervention that would significantly enhance the learning environment for pupils.
Beyond the structural renovation, the NGO provided essential classroom furniture, including 60 dual desks, with 20 allocated to each classroom, as well as three teachers’ tables and chairs to improve classroom organisation and comfort for both pupils and staff.
The renovation followed an earlier intervention by the same NGO, which involved the complete refurnishing of the school library, as well as the renovation of an earlier three-unit classroom block and the provision of furniture.
That first phase also included the supply of modern learners’ books and relevant textbooks for both teachers and pupils, thereby enriching teaching and learning resources at the school.
Mr Gershon Ameku expressed profound appreciation to Woezo–Elena Haasen Library for its sustained support, noting that the improved infrastructure and learning materials would positively impact academic performance and discipline.
In an interaction with the Ghana News Agency, Mr Ameku expressed joy saying, “We are fulfilled as staff and a school at the successful completion of the project. I am hopeful that more stakeholders, such as NGOs would continue to support future educational development initiatives for us,” Mr Ameku said
Mr Raphael Agbanavor, Chairman of the Social Services Sub-Committee of the Anloga District Assembly who chaired the occasion urged pupils, teachers, and community members to make effective use of the renovated infrastructure.
He called on the community to show appreciation and support for teachers, whom he described as custodians of the educational future of their children.
The intervention by Woezo–Elena Haasen Library highlighted the critical role of NGO-led infrastructural support in augmenting government efforts to improve basic education, particularly in coastal and rural communities.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Kenneth Odeng Adade