Bedeku: Mr Korley Abraham Teye, Assembly Member for the Bedeku Electoral Area in the Ada East District, has announced a series of education and youth empowerment interventions aimed at improving learning conditions and livelihoods in the area. Mr Teye's initiative comes in response to a recent visit to the Bedeku Technical Institute, where he observed students attending classes under a tree due to the lack of adequate classroom infrastructure.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Teye described the situation as distressing and immediately reached out to an unnamed philanthropist to solicit support for the school. After discussions, it was agreed that a three-unit classroom pavilion would be constructed to alleviate congestion, particularly for final-year students. The assembly member revealed that the foundation for the classroom block has begun with an initial supply of 1,000 cement blocks and some bags of cement to kick-start the project.
Further efforts by Mr Teye include successfully lobbying the Vickeiko Craft Initiative, a private entity, to construct an ultra-modern Information and Communication Technology (ICT) laboratory for Korlekorpe Basic School. Discussions with school authorities have already taken place, and land has been made available for the project, which aims to enhance digital literacy and improve teaching and learning outcomes.
Beyond infrastructure improvements, Mr Teye has outlined plans to implement skills training programmes for the youth across the Bedeku Electoral Area. These programmes aim to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment, with training areas encompassing sugar processing, soap making, cosmetic lotion production, hand sanitiser production, beading, fascinator and flower bouquet decoration, make-up artistry, graphic design and branding, China importation, and affiliate marketing.
Mr Teye emphasized that these initiatives are part of a broader vision to empower the youth, reduce unemployment, and build sustainable livelihoods within the community. He called on residents and stakeholders to support development efforts in the area, stating, 'Together, we can build a greater Bedeku Electoral Area for future generations.'