South tongu: Madam Victoria Dzeklo, the South Tongu District Chief Executive (DCE), has handed over sites for the construction of major educational infrastructure projects at selected second-cycle institutions in the district.
According to Ghana News Agency, the projects, undertaken in collaboration with the Member of Parliament for South Tongu, Maxwell Kwame Lukutor, are expected to enhance teaching and learning conditions and improve educational infrastructure across the district. The beneficiary institutions are Comboni Technical Vocational Institute School, St. Catherine Senior High School, and Dabala Senior High Technical School.
During the site handover ceremony, Madam Dzeklo mentioned that the intervention is part of the government's commitment to transforming the education sector under the leadership of John Dramani Mahama. The projects include a 12-unit classroom block and dormitory facility for COMBOTECH, an Assembly Hall complex, classroom blocks and dormitory facility for SCASCO, as well as an Assembly Hall, dining hall, and kitchen for DASTECH.
Madam Dzeklo expressed gratitude to James Gunu for his support in facilitating the projects. She instructed contractors to ensure the timely completion of the projects within the stipulated 12-month period while adhering to quality and safety standards. Additionally, she emphasized the importance of protecting the River Volta by cautioning against the channeling of sewage into the water body.
The DCE also mandated the inclusion of dedicated girls' change-over rooms in the facilities to support female students' welfare and academic development. She warned against the theft of construction materials and urged workers to maintain professionalism, highlighting that any misconduct, particularly exploitation of female students, would result in legal consequences.
Madam Dzeklo appealed to traditional authorities and community stakeholders to assist in the smooth execution of the projects by resolving land-related issues through proper administrative channels to prevent delays. She reiterated that education is central to the district's development agenda and called on students, teachers, and residents to cooperate with contractors for the successful completion of the projects.
Mr. Lukutor reaffirmed his commitment to improving educational infrastructure and creating a conducive environment for effective teaching and learning across the constituency. He stressed that investment in education is crucial for the socio-economic transformation of South Tongu and assured the beneficiary schools and communities of his continued support for initiatives aimed at promoting quality education and youth development.