By Evans Worlanyo Ameamu
Atiavi (VR), Feb. 18, GNA – Mr Hopeson Adorye, the Director of Operations of United Party, has pledged to work closely with Volta Regional Minister, Mr James Gunu, and the government to bring development projects to Atiavi Senior High School in the Keta Municipality.
Mr Adorye made this commitment during the sod-cutting ceremony of a dining hall with a kitchen project at the school and stated that he would take the move as a personal project.
He promised to lobby for a school bus for Atiavi SHS, and stated that, “In the next consignment of school buses, I will fight and lobby to get one for the school to help in smooth running and improvements of administrative and other works.”
He also revealed that his plan was to approach the Minister of Education, Mr Haruna Iddrisu, to request a bus for the school and expressed hope that by the end of the year, when President Mahama would approve the initiative, they school would benefit.
Mr Adorye, who is a native of the area, was formally invited by Mr James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, to the sod-cutting ceremony and expressed his commitment to supporting the school’s development.
“The commitment will bring renew hope to the school community who are looking forward to seeing tangible results, and we must step in to do what we can to help improve teaching and learning of our younger ones,” he said.
Meanwhile, Mr Gunu, also promised to help bring boarding facilities to the school, which would improve the living conditions of students and help accommodate a large number of students in the school.
He said that the construction of the dining hall with a kitchen was expected to alleviate dining and kitchen challenges faced by students and staff, while the project was part of the government’s efforts to improve infrastructure in educational institutions in the region.
Mr Alex Kwesi Akotey, the Headmaster of the school, teachers and the students Ghana News Agency, spoke with have welcomed Mr Adorye’s pledge to count on the support to improve the school’s facilities.
They appealed to the government through the Regional Minister to continue supporting schools and communities to curb the numerous challenges many have faced over the years.
The people of Atiavi are hopeful that the development project would enhance the school’s ability to provide quality education as well.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Christabel Addo