Abubakar Sedik addressing the gathering
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Ahafo Ano South-West, Abubakar Sedik, has emphasised the need for immediate government intervention to address persistent infrastructure challenges facing Wioso Senior High School, as the institution commemorates its 10th anniversary.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Sedik highlighted the recent approval by the Ministry of Education for the absorption of Wioso SHS into the public school system. This follows an official visit by the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, on May 29, 2025.
He disclosed that once the final paperwork is completed, 49 teaching and non-teaching staff of the school will be placed on the government payroll— a move he says will significantly boost the school’s operations and ensure long-term sustainability.
The DCE also revealed that he had appealed to the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, for additional support, including a school bus and teachers’ quarters, to improve mobility and staff welfare. He encouraged students to remain disciplined and take full advantage of the new opportunities the absorption presents.
Wioso Senior High School, established by the Alma Mater Charity Foundation a decade ago, continues to grapple with limited facilities such as inadequate classrooms, the absence of a science laboratory, insufficient teaching resources, and lack of teachers’ accommodation. According to school authorities, these deficits have hindered the delivery of effective teaching and practical learning.
Mr. Dennis Oduro Akomeah, Director of External Relations and Special Projects, expressed concern about the slow pace of infrastructural development but commended the government for initiating steps toward integrating the school into the public education system. He stressed that improving the school’s facilities is crucial to achieving stronger academic outcomes.
The Member of Parliament for Ahafo Ano South-West, Mr. Elvis Dapaah, also joined the celebration and donated 10 laptops to support the establishment of a science laboratory. He praised the founders, particularly the expatriate philanthropists behind the Alma Mater Charity Foundation, for their vision in bringing secondary education to the rural community. He called on residents to continue supporting the school and refrain from politicising development projects.
The 10th anniversary ceremony brought together chiefs, parents, former students, and development partners, all reaffirming their commitment to the school’s progress.
As Wioso Senior High School marks a decade of service, stakeholders say they remain hopeful that the next phase will bring improved infrastructure, stronger partnerships, and broader opportunities for the youth of Ahafo Ano South-West District.
FROM David Afum, Wioso