Students in Kradenteh, a community in the Krachi Nchumuru District of the Oti Region, are continuing their education under deplorable conditions due to the absence of a Junior High School (JHS) classroom block.
The community’s only government basic school has no dedicated JHS facility, forcing pupils to attend classes under a makeshift wooden structure. The situation has significantly disrupted effective teaching and learning and has also made it difficult for the school to attract and retain qualified teachers.
Speaking to Atinka News reporter Samuel Nyamekye Jnr, the Odikro of Kradenteh, Nana Kwame Kumah, expressed deep frustration over what he described as years of neglect. He revealed that appeals have been made repeatedly to the relevant authorities, but no concrete action has been taken.
Nana Kumah described the situation as unacceptable and shameful, stressing that in this modern era, children should not be subjected to unsafe and unconducive learning environments. He called for the immediate construction of a permanent JHS classroom block to safeguard the future of the students.
A retired educationist and indigene of Kradenteh, Mr Jacob Kwesi Bawa, also raised concerns about the impact of the situation on educational outcomes in the community.
He appealed to the government, the Ghana Education Service (GES), non-governmental organisations, corporate institutions, and well-meaning individuals to support efforts to address the infrastructure deficit.
Mr Bawa further urged the GES to consider the school for funding under the GETFund, noting that improved infrastructure is essential for creating a safe and conducive learning environment for students in Kradenteh.
By Samuel Nyamekye Jnr.