Schools under trees still a challenge at Dormaa Central- Assemblymember

The Assemblymember for Aboabo No.4 in the Dormaa Central Municipality of the Bono Region Mr. Agyei Acheampong Eric has lamented over schools under trees in his electoral area.

He revealed that since the collapse of the Aboabo No.4 Roman Catholic JHS building, authorities have abandoned its reconstruction, forcing learners to study under trees.

This according to him, is an adverse impact on teaching and learning.

Mr. Acheampong again added that a market project which was started prior to the 2020 election has also been abandoned.

He also emphasized that MP for Dormaa Central Mr. Kwaku Agyemang Manu constructed a modern toilet in the community which is about 60% completed but has also been abandoned as well.

The Assemblymember is therefore appealing to the MP, the Assembly, and philanthropists to come to their aid.

Freely accessible and basic compulsory education is not just an ordinary right that can be conferred on a child at will, but rather a legal right which is adequately provided for by the laws of the country with specific reference to Article 25 (a) of the 1992  Constitution, and also the  Education Act (2008) and Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education (FCUBE) programme.

Available data shows that the nation has made gains in the gross enrolment rates at the basic education level especially at kindergarten and primary level following the implementation of social intervention programs such as capitation grant, school feeding, free textbooks, and free exercise books.

However, one daunting challenge that confronts Ghana’s education system is the lack of adequately suitable classrooms for all children to sit and learn.

The challenge has led many school managers to improvise with trees under which children sit to receive teaching and learning. 

Nana Ama Asiedu, Bono Region