The Omanhene of the Bechem Traditional Area in the Ahafo Region, Nana Asiwobour Osei Bonsu III, has appealed to the government to urgently complete abandoned infrastructural projects at St. Joseph’s College of Education to improve teaching and learning.
He said the delay in completing the projects has contributed to the infrastructure challenges affecting the institution.
The Omanhene made the call during the 15th congregation of St. Joseph’s College of Education, where 312 students from the 2025 graduating batch were presented.
Speaking to Adom News, Nana Asiwobour Osei Bonsu III expressed concern over several government projects at the college that remain incomplete despite being started years ago.
According to him, the abandoned projects have worsened the infrastructure deficit of the school and are affecting the effective delivery of education.
He appealed to the government and relevant stakeholders to prioritise the completion of the projects to create a better learning environment for students and staff.
The Principal of St. Joseph’s College of Education, Dr. Isaac Godfred Antwi, also highlighted the challenge of inadequate accommodation, particularly for female students.
He explained that the shortage of hostel facilities has limited the school’s ability to admit more female students and appealed to the government, traditional authorities, philanthropists, non-governmental organisations, old students and parents to support the construction of additional hostels.
The Vice Principal of the college, Reverend Father Dr. Martin Agyei, also expressed concern over the impact of the infrastructure challenges on teaching, learning and the overall training of students.
He noted that the female hostels are currently congested, a situation he said requires urgent attention.
He therefore joined the call for the completion of all abandoned government projects at the institution to help address the school’s growing needs.
