Two pupils of the Social Impact School at Koluedor in the Ada West District of Greater Accra Region narrowly escaped death after part of a building wall collapsed on Monday
The incident which sent shivers the spines of parents and nearby residents has become a major concern to the community, especially authorities of the school since the said building is situated on their compound.
According to reports, the two children were playing on a section of the school compound under a Nim tree which supported the wall until it could no more when it collapsed an inch away, from falling on them.
Though they were not hurt, the pupils were traumatized and taken to a psychologist for psyching.
The dilapidated building in question was a biscuit factory built by former President, Ignatius Kutu Acheampong under his flagship programme, operation feed yourself.
The walls of the about fifty years biscuits factory building have become weak and disintegrated over the years, posing danger to residents and school children.
NADMO officials have over the years, recommended that the building be pulled down but the Ada West Assembly has never heeded to the call. Interestingly, the NADMO officials have come under attack by a family that claims the property is on its land.
Nene Teye Klokpa lll says he will ensure that the dangerous building is pulled down.
George Baako, a teacher at the school told Atinka News that the area serves as a playground for the pupils and that it is important to pull down the structure.
He said he had informed NADMO officials who also came to assess the said building and recommended its demolition, calling for an expeditious action before the unexpected occurs.
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