Assinman Canada Association Supports Renovation of Sesekor D/A Basic School

Assin sesekor: The Assinman Association of Canada, a philanthropic group, has presented a cash donation of GHS43,150 to the authorities of Assin Sesekor D/A Basic School in the Assin South District of the Central Region, for its infrastructure renovation. According to Ghana News Agency, the school building from Kindergarten to Junior High School has developed deep cracks in the walls, leaking roofing, broken doors and windows, with no functional lighting system. The school's playground is in disrepair, marked by potholes and broken surfaces that hinder the children's activities. The gates are rusty and falling apart, compromising the safety of the school environment. This intervention comes amid ongoing challenges in the area, where inadequate infrastructure often hampers education, contributing to high dropout rates and poor academic performance. While presenting the cheque, Mr. Nick Fobi, the former President of the Association, stated that the gesture formed part of the group's commitment to improving ed ucation and ensuring that pupils at Sesekor D/A Basic School studied in a safe and conducive environment. He noted that the existing conditions did not promote effective teaching and learning and required urgent intervention. Mr. Fobi expressed hope that the renovation would restore dignity to the school and provide pupils with an environment conducive to pursuing their academic goals. He encouraged students to remain focused on their studies and aspire to become responsible future leaders. He also called on individuals and organizations to join the Association in its efforts to champion development in Assinman for a positive outlook to the world. Mr. Sarfo Justice Korankye, the Headteacher of the school, expressed appreciation to the Association for the timely support, disclosing that the deteriorating condition of the buildings had made teaching and learning extremely challenging. He said the classrooms had no proper doors and windows, and the visible cracks on the walls posed a serious safety risk to bot h pupils and teachers. Mr. Korankye explained that the poor state of the infrastructure had exposed the classrooms to miscreants and stray animals. Nana Buabeng Gilbert, the Regent of the community, commended the Association for the generous gesture and appealed for additional developmental projects, including the construction of a market to improve residents' living conditions. Some community members, in separate interviews with the Ghana News Agency, praised the donation as a positive step towards safer learning spaces, with parents voicing optimism about improved attendance once repairs began. They anticipated that such initiatives could boost economic activity in Assinman, aligning with national efforts to bridge rural-urban development gaps.