VRA Supports Anloga District Schools with Learning Materials

Accra: The Volta River Authority (VRA) has donated educational materials to students at selected Basic schools in the Anloga District, aiming to uplift and boost teaching and learning standards in the area. According to Ghana News Agency, the donation included exercise books and Mathematical sets, benefiting schools such as Anloga Evangelical Presbyterian (E.P.) Basic, Hafiakor L/A Basic, Woe Dziedzorve JHS, Dornorgbor Basic, and Anloga Zico Basic. Madam Rhoda Arthur, leading the VRA team, highlighted that this initiative is part of VRA's community development programme, focused on promoting quality education across districts. Madam Arthur noted that in 2015, VRA provided significant educational support to Sogakope Primary C Basic School, donating 15,000 exercise books and over 300 textbooks. She also mentioned VRA's continued efforts in other regions, including the Eastern Region, and its distribution of educational and COVID-19 materials to 30 Basic schools in flood-impacted communities in 2021. Furthermo re, the authority provided Veronica buckets to promote regular hand washing in schools. During the ceremony, Madam Sandra Seyram Kpedor, the Anloga District Chief Executive, and Mr. Dominik Dzanado, the Ghana Education Service Director, expressed gratitude to VRA for its initiative. They encouraged students to utilize the learning materials effectively and acknowledged the positive impact of VRA's contributions on education in the district. Interviews conducted by Ghana News Agency with headteachers, teachers, stakeholders, and pupils revealed excitement over VRA's support. They urged other organizations and individuals to follow VRA's example to address additional challenges facing schools in the district. The donation is anticipated to enhance student morale and academic performance. The VRA's community development programme remains committed to supporting communities affected by its operations, with initiatives promoting education, health, and economic development.