Ablakwa Commissions Key Infrastructure Projects at Aveyime-Battor SHTS

Aveyime-battor: Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu and Minister for Foreign Affairs, has commissioned a six-unit classroom block, eight-unit teachers' bungalows, and a mosque at the Aveyime-Battor Senior High Technical School. The project, undertaken in partnership with Qatar Charity, is expected to ease congestion and reduce pressure on existing infrastructure at the school, which has seen increased student enrolment in recent years. According to Ghana News Agency, the newly constructed classroom block aims to expand access to teaching and learning spaces. The teachers' bungalows, designed to accommodate eight teachers and their families, are expected to enhance discipline, improve punctuality, and strengthen supervision on campus. The mosque, which forms part of the integrated project, includes wash facilities and serves as a symbol of Ghana's religious diversity, providing a dedicated space for worship for Muslim students and staff. The project was completed in less than 12 months, thanks to the benevolence of the people of Qatar, and responds directly to the infrastructure needs of the school. Mr Ablakwa, addressing a gathering of a Qatari delegation, school authorities, staff, and students at the commissioning ceremony, reaffirmed his commitment to delivering on promises made to constituents during the 2024 general election. He highlighted that on-campus accommodation for teachers would eliminate commuting challenges that often affected effective supervision and discipline. Mr Ablakwa elaborated on the broader scope of the project, noting its incorporation of sanitation and hygiene components, including boreholes and wash facilities, to support a holistic learning environment. He described the initiative as a comprehensive intervention that addressed the intellectual, moral, and spiritual development of students. The Minister also announced plans to replicate similar interventions across the constituency, with an aim to further decongest classrooms in second-cycle institutio ns. He assured that ongoing dining hall projects across all second-cycle schools in the constituency would be completed on schedule as part of efforts to improve student welfare. Mr Ablakwa expressed gratitude to the Government and people of Qatar for their continued support to Ghana's education sector, describing the intervention as a demonstration of strong bilateral relations between Ghana and Qatar. He also commended the leadership of Qatar, including the Emir, for prioritising education globally, noting that investments in education are critical to empowering the next generation and promoting equity and justice. School authorities and students expressed appreciation for the intervention, noting that the additional facilities would significantly improve teaching and learning conditions, reduce congestion, and enhance overall academic performance.