By Daniel Agbesi Latsu, GNA
Kadjebi (O/R), May 27, GNA – The Tsortorme D/A Primary School in the Yadzo Electoral Area of the Kadjebi District in the Oti Region is grappling with poor infrastructure, compelling authorities and residents to renew appeals for a decent classroom block to improve teaching and learning conditions.
A follow-up visit by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) to the school revealed that the deteriorating condition of the classroom block, earlier highlighted in a GNA publication “Tsortorme D/A Primary School appeals for decent classroom block” on October 27, 2024, remained unchanged.
The weak and dilapidated bamboo, mud structure continues to pose serious challenges to both pupils and teachers, with sections of the building showing visible cracks and roofing defects, making the learning environment unconducive.
Mr Adam Nafiu, Assemblyman for the Yadzo Electoral Area, in an interview with the GNA, renewed calls on the government, philanthropists and non-governmental organisations to urgently support the school with a modern classroom facility.
He said the current state of the structure was forcing some parents to transfer their children to nearby schools perceived to have better infrastructure.
Mr Nafiu expressed concern that if immediate intervention was not secured, enrolment in the school could further decline.
Mr Daniel Dodzi Tsivanyo, the Headteacher of the school, told the GNA that the school, established in 1960, currently had 86 pupils and eight teachers.
He explained that although teachers remained committed to their duties, the poor nature of the school block negatively affected effective teaching and learning.
According to him, the earlier GNA story titled “Tsortorme D/A Primary School appeals for decent classroom block” attracted the attention of a non-governmental organisation, which contacted the school and promised assistance.
However, he noted that one year, seven months after the assurance, the school was yet to receive any feedback or support from the organisation.
Mr Tsivanyo appealed to benevolent organisations, corporate bodies and individuals to assist the school with a modern six-unit classroom block to create a safe and conducive environment for academic work.
He stressed that improving the school’s infrastructure would help retain pupils, boost enrolment and enhance quality education delivery in the community.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Benjamin Mensah