The dilapidated nature of Begoro Salvation Basic School has compelled the School Management Committee, the Salvation Army Church and the Old Students both Local and diaspora to solicit funds for rehabilitation works.
Speaking at the launch of the renovation of the school blocks themed “KaeDabi Na Boa Nkyirimma” at AkyemBegoro, Fanteakwa North, Major Seth Baah, Head Pastor of Salvation Army Church Begoro, narrated that the school’s deplorable state is a worrying development to all hence the decision by the church and old students to raise funds to revamp it by the close of the year 2021.
“The situation is affecting the academic progress of the school” Major Seth Baah Sobbed.
Mr. Kwame AnfoAntiri, old student and school management committee chairman, lamented on the bad condition of the school which has become a den for criminals.
He bemoaned that, the death trap structures in the school have become breeding ground for miscreants.
“The Smoking of weeds in the premises is due to the dilapidated nature of the school, lack of security presence and illumination.
These factors have contributed to making our school premises a hide out for criminals and a brothel for some citizens of AkyemBegro in the night.
He added that, plans are far advanced to rehabilitate the school to improve teaching and learning.
He further commended the other old students group for supporting the course when they discussed it.
Osabarima AgyeiAmireku II, Akyem Osiemhene also a local representative for the old students on his part contributed to the planned rehabilitation programme for the school and the way forward.
Meanwhile, the district chief executive of Fanteakwa North, Mr. Charles Oware Tweneboa popularly called Sir COT said, plans are far advanced for a contractor to visit the school when contacted.
He explained that, government through Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFUND) and the Assembly has awarded 6 unit classroom block for the Salvation Army Basic School and other schools the district set to begin this year 2021.
He further commended the efforts of the Church and the alumni for the renovation works.
