The Paramount Chief of Kenyasi No. 1 in the Ahafo Region, Nana Osei Kofi Abiri, has commissioned a fully furnished junior high school block valued at GH¢700,000 for the Roman Catholic Basic School at Kenyasi No. 1, reaffirming his commitment to improving education in the area.
The new classroom block was constructed with the chief’s personal resources to replace an old, deteriorating structure that had become unsafe for both teachers and pupils.
Representing the paramount chief at the commissioning ceremony, the Kyidomhene of Kenyasi No. 1, Nana Ofori Acheampong, said the decision to undertake the project was driven by the chief’s concern for quality education and the welfare of schoolchildren.
He explained that the previous classroom block had become dilapidated and posed serious safety risks, making it necessary to construct a modern learning facility.
According to him, the new block has been fully furnished with desks, tables, whiteboards and ceiling fans to provide a more comfortable teaching and learning environment for both staff and students.
The District Chief Executive for Asutifi North District, Hafiz Dauda, commended the paramount chief for his continued investment in the district’s development, particularly in education and healthcare.
He described the project as a significant contribution to improving educational infrastructure and appealed to other traditional leaders to emulate the chief by supporting development initiatives within their communities.
Also addressing the gathering, Peter Kwaku Atuahene, Bishop of the Goaso Diocese, praised the chief for the gesture and urged individuals, organisations and community leaders to complement government efforts in improving educational facilities across the country.
He stressed that the responsibility of providing quality education should not rest solely on the government, encouraging all stakeholders to contribute towards creating a better future for Ghanaian children.
