By Kekeli K. Blamey
Lolito, June 23 (GNA) – Lolito D/A Primary School in the South Tongu District of the Volta Region has received a modern two-unit Kindergarten classroom block from Eddies Teddies Incorporated, a United States-based non-governmental organisation.
The facility, which includes classrooms for KG 1 and KG 2, is equipped with electricity, running water, and washrooms to provide a conducive learning environment for pupils.
Dr. Eddie Etsey, Founder and President of the NGO, said the project reflects his commitment to empowering communities through education and giving back to his ancestral home.
He noted that the organisation shifted its focus from healthcare to education after recognising its long-term impact on community development. Over the years, Eddies Teddies Incorporated has supported the school with a library, computers, laptops, sporting activities, and band instruments.
Dr. Etsey assured the community of continued support, including plans to renovate parts of the school, improve sanitation facilities, provide a playground, and extend assistance to the Junior High School.
Mr. Jacob Kokloku, Headteacher of the school, described the completion of the classroom block as the fulfilment of a long-held dream and appealed for support for staff accommodation, a perimeter fence, a school canteen, and improved sanitation facilities.
Mrs. Victoria Dzeklo, South Tongu District Chief Executive, commended the NGO for complementing government efforts in education and pledged to furnish the new classrooms and facilitate the posting of additional teachers.
Mrs. Celestine Korsi-Agordo, District Director of Education, underscored the importance of early childhood education and praised the NGO’s commitment to supporting education in the district.
Mr. Francis Lumorvi Dogbey, Chairman of the Town Development Committee, said the school had operated for years without a dedicated Kindergarten facility, forcing authorities to use existing classrooms. He described the new block as a major boost to foundational learning and urged stakeholders to maintain the facility.
The commissioning ceremony was attended by traditional authorities, education officials, community leaders, teachers, pupils, and residents, who welcomed the project as a significant contribution to quality early childhood education in Lolito
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah /Audrey Dekalu