Assin manso: The Assin Manso Senior High School (AMASS) has made an urgent appeal to the government, former students, and development partners for assistance in addressing critical infrastructure deficits and completing abandoned projects that are affecting the institution’s teaching and learning environment.
According to Ghana News Agency, the appeal was made during the school’s 60th anniversary celebration, which gathered traditional leaders, education authorities, students, alumni, and community members. The event underscored the school’s achievements over the past six decades while also highlighting the urgent challenges threatening its progress.
During the celebration, Headmaster Mr. Eric Nyarkoh emphasized the school’s significant growth in population and academic output, but noted that its infrastructure has not kept pace. “Today marks 60 years of shaping futures and raising responsible citizens, but we cannot deny the reality. We are struggling with inadequate classrooms, limited dormitory space, poor road access, and abandoned projects that have stalled for years. We urgently need support,” he stated.
Mr. Nyarkoh identified an unfinished girls’ dormitory block and a stalled classroom block among other GETFUND projects as key initiatives needing immediate attention. He highlighted that these delays hinder effective academic work and limit the school’s capacity to expand its programs with improved infrastructure.
He appealed to government agencies, alumni, and organizations to collaborate with the school, stressing that completing these projects would significantly enhance the learning environment and uphold the standards of the institution, which has been in operation for 60 years.
Representatives from the Ghana Education Service (GES) acknowledged the school’s concerns and pledged to communicate the request to the appropriate authorities. They praised the school for its resilience and emphasized that improving infrastructure in rural senior high schools is a national priority.
Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South Constituency, also urged stakeholders to support the school, describing AMASS as “a pillar of education in the Assin enclave” with its success having a direct impact on community development.
Students and alumni expressed hope that the anniversary would serve as a turning point for the institution. Some students mentioned that overcrowded classrooms and inadequate dormitories were affecting their academic performance.
The anniversary celebration included a town float, cultural displays, an exhibition of historical records, and a thanksgiving service. School leaders believe that with renewed appeals and public attention, the 60th anniversary could act as a catalyst for the long-awaited infrastructural improvements.