Stakeholders Urge Governmental and NGO Support for Asemko DA Basic School’s Infrastructure

Ellembelle: Stakeholders of the Asemko District Assembly (DA) Basic School in the Ellembelle District have made an appeal to the government, individuals, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to address the school's significant infrastructural challenges. According to Ghana News Agency, the school is facing severe deficits, forcing some pre-school pupils to sit on bare floors along verandas during lessons. Congested classrooms, with multiple classes combined, have been observed, impacting effective teaching and learning. Mr. Stephen Blay, Chairman of the School Management Committee (SMC), noted that low enrolment previously led to renaming the school as KIMTECH Model School, which increased enrolment from 35 pupils in 1997 to 338 in 2026, drawing children from neighboring communities. Mr. Blay, an educationist with over three decades of experience, emphasized that the lack of infrastructure and resources continues to impede the school's academic progress. He acknowledged the Member of Parliament (MP) fo r Ellembelle, Mr. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, for constructing a two-unit classroom block, though he appealed for additional support as the remaining structures are in poor condition. Mr. Paul Kodwo Kwaw, Assembly Member for the Kikam and Asemko Electoral Area, echoed the call for support, urging the MP and the Ghana National Gas Company to build a six-unit classroom block with a computer lab and changing room to accommodate the growing student population. He highlighted the pressing need for expanded infrastructure as the school now serves pupils from Kikam and Bobroma, with pre-school pupils often displaced during rainfall. Mr. Kwaw also pointed out a shortage of teachers, particularly in Mathematics, Science, and Computing, and called on the District Assembly and the Ghana Education Service (GES) to assign more teachers to the school. This year, Asemko DA Basic School will present its first batch of candidates for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) organized by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC).