In a renewed push to strengthen education delivery in the Krachi West Municipality of the Oti Region, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Prosper Addo, has embarked on an aggressive drive to expand classroom infrastructure and improve teaching and learning conditions across the municipality.
Within a little over a year in office, Mr Addo has initiated and supported several school projects aimed at addressing overcrowding, reducing pressure on existing facilities, and creating more conducive learning environments for children.
Key among these interventions is the construction of kindergarten, primary and Junior High School (JHS) facilities at Krachi Low Cost.
Additional projects include a six-unit classroom block with auxiliary facilities at Pakyi Akura, as well as the commissioning of three-unit classroom blocks at Ehiamakyene, Akpollo Akura and Matekope.
At Kyenkyen, a six-unit classroom block with auxiliary facilities has reached the roofing stage, while other projects in different communities are at various stages of completion and are expected to be handed over for use upon completion.
Beyond classroom buildings, the MCE has also prioritised the provision of essential furniture to improve comfort and learning outcomes.
The municipality has distributed 163 hexagonal tables and 978 chairs for kindergarten schools, in addition to 830 mono desks and 50 sets of teachers’ tables and chairs to schools across the municipality.
In an interview with Adom News, Mr Addo stressed that improving classroom infrastructure remains critical to promoting quality education, especially for children in communities that have long faced challenges with inadequate facilities.
He noted that a well-structured and supportive learning environment is necessary to help pupils compete favourably with their peers in larger towns and cities.
He also reflected on his personal experience in the education sector, stating that he understands the realities on the ground because he was a teacher before his appointment as MCE.
According to him, this background has shaped his commitment to addressing key challenges confronting schools in the municipality.
Looking ahead, the MCE indicated that the assembly will soon place greater emphasis on the construction of teachers’ accommodation in rural communities, describing it as a practical step to attract and retain teachers where they are most needed.
He therefore appealed to residents, stakeholders and community leaders to support the assembly and government’s development agenda, noting that sustained cooperation will help deliver more projects that directly improve the lives of residents, particularly in the education sector.
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