Ursula Owusu-Ekuful cutting a tape to commission the renovated facilities
Minister for Communication Digitalisation, Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has commissioned a renovated Dansoman Special School, marking a significant milestone in improving education for children with special needs in the constituency.
The facility which was upgraded by the Ablekuma West Member of Parliament, has over the years been in a deplorable condition thereby affecting teaching and learning.
Prior to the renovation, students were cramped into one room due to lack of classroom facilities.
The added facilities include three classrooms, a staff common room, a principal’s office, a toilet and urinal facilities, special flooring which is non-slip.
This upgrade therefore, addresses the previous challenges where children were cramped into a single room without adequate amenities.
Mrs. Owusu-Ekuful while commission the facilities said she was committed to addressing the difficulties that confront these children.
“Now when it rains this place does not flood. The children can learn in peace, they can move around without tripping. I am very happy that we have been able to do this and the children can learn in peace now,” she indicated.
She expressed joy in creating a more comfortable and conducive learning environment, including special ramps for children with mobility challenges.
She reaffirmed her belief in inclusive education, emphasising that children with special needs deserve quality education in dignified conditions.
“The fact that they are children with special needs doesn’t mean they should learn in horrible conditions. We can make their lives a little bit more comfortable. So, I’m glad we have been able to do this for our children with disabilities in Ablekuma West,” Mrs. Owusu-Ekuful added.
Municipal Director of Education for Ablekuma West, Christian Julius Aforlah, lauded the MP’s efforts in enhancing education within the constituency.
Principal of the school, Charity Lariba Daboya, noted that the school serves 50 students but faced challenges, particularly with some parents’ lack of support for their children’s education.
She appealed to corporate entities, philanthropists, and individuals to contribute toward sustaining the school’s operations and the welfare of the children.
BY Gibril Abdul Razak