Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa Assembly cuts sword for projects

Breman Asikuma (C/R), Jan. 22, GNA – The Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa Assembly (AOB) has cut the sword to inaugurate three projects estimated at GH¢86,000 at a grand ceremony at Breman Beedum in the Central Region. The projects to be executed include completion of a 3-unit-school block with office at Yenkukwa , a 3-unit-school block with offices at Jamra, construction of a 3-unit-school block at Breman Beedum, and a 6-unit-school block with auxiliary facilities at Adumaum. Mr Samuel Adom Botchway, District Chief Executive of AOB, Nana Kweku Essuon, Chief of Breman Beedum and Madam Georgina Nkrumah Aboah, Member of Parliament for the area, jointly cut the tape to symbolize the inauguration of the said projects. Mr Botchway advised children in the district to take their studies seriously to create a well informed society, since without education there was no future for them. He urged them to desist from social vices which include pre-marital sex, drug abuse, disrespect to the elderly and indecent dressing. Madam Nkrumah Aboah said government’s contributions towards education was to prepare the children to take over the mantle from the aged in future. She said the country needed skillful and knowledgeable future manpower, hence the need for the government to provide the necessary teaching and learning facilities, tools and materials, including construction of school blocks, distribution of books and uniforms, increase in the capitation grants and expansion of the school feeding programme aimed at enhancing teaching and learning. The MP said while government was channeling huge inputs and resources into education, there was the need for parents and other stakeholders in the sector to continue to partner the government in its efforts. She therefore urged parents and stakeholders to provide children with their basic needs to encourage them and boost their morale in school. She also urged management of the beneficiary schools to cultivate the culture of maintenance to help prolong the lifespan of the facilities. Mr Joseph Opoku Agbo, Deputy District Director of Education for the area expressed appreciation to the Assembly for its support in the education sector. Nana Kweku Essuon, Ankobeahene of Asikuma Traditional Council thanked the Assembly and the MP for their interest in education. He also advised parents to support their wards’ education to bring about development. As part of the ceremony, the MP presented 10 computers with accessories to the beneficiary schools. She also donated 50 dual desks each to the Odoben Senior High School and Brakwa Community Technical Senior High School. The Assembly also presented 500 dual desks to the District Education Directorate for onward distribution to needy schools.GNA Read Full Story