The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has commissioned a newly constructed Junior High School block for Jebiri D/A School, bringing relief to learners and teachers in the Jebiri community in the Techiman North District.
The ceremony was attended by community members, education officials, and representatives of the Techiman North District Assembly, who gathered to officially hand over the fully furnished facility to the school.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare reiterated her commitment to improving educational infrastructure across the constituency, stressing that quality facilities are key to enhancing teaching and learning outcomes.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief of Jebiri, Nana Ameyaw Kesebeng II, expressed profound appreciation on behalf of the people of Jebiri for what he described as a life-changing intervention.
“On behalf of the people of Jebiri, I want to express my profound gratitude to the NDC government, our Member of Parliament, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, our District Chief Executive, Hon. Adom Kwabena Johnson, and the entire Techiman North District Assembly”
He disclosed that the project was completed ahead of schedule, indicating the commitment of the government to enhance the quality of education across the country.
“Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare during the sod cutting ceremony promised to use six months to build the school block but they have used only four months to complete the building and it is well furnished.”
Head teacher of the school, Mr. Ponada Donkor George Evans, revealed that the completion of the new classroom block will significantly transform academic work in the school.
”For the past eight years, learners of Jebiri D/A JHS were studying under an inadequate structure, which discouraged regular attendance. However, with the completion and commissioning of the new four-unit JHS classroom block, attendance is expected to improve and teaching will be enhanced.”
He further revealed that the poor state of the previous structure had negatively affected enrollment.
Mr. Ponada Donkor George Evans assured the Member of Parliament for Techiman North and the Techiman North Education Directorate that the facility would be properly maintained.
“Some parents had even withdrawn their wards due to the poor condition of the old JHS block. Some learners were trekking long distances to attend schools in neighboring communities. I believe that with this new classroom block, enrollment will improve significantly.”
“I want to assure our Member of Parliament, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, that we will take very good care of this facility.”
Source: Elvisanokye.com