Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo supported by King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II and other dignitaries cutting the tape to
officially open the new school
The newly refurbished Independence Avenue Cluster of Schools in the Ashiedu-Keteke Sub-Metropolitan District has been inaugurated by the First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo.
The First Lady, accompanied by the Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty (HRM), King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Ernest Addison, and the Mayor of Accra, Elizabeth Kwatsoe Tawiah Sackey, commissioned the new school building on Wednesday, September18, 2024.
The redevelopment of the 118-year-old educational facility, a collaboration between the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) and the Bank of Ghana, includes an 18-unit, three-storey classroom block and a three-unit nursery block, fully equipped with modern amenities such as science and computer laboratories, libraries, a staff common room, offices, a horticultural garden, and a playground for students, among others.
Inaugurating the facility, Mrs. Akufo-Addo, urged citizens to adopt the spirit of prioritising the needs of future generations, adding that the modern school would provide quality education and training for children to contribute meaningfully to the country’s development.
She pointed out that the government had made education a priority, resulting in increased access and higher enrolment figures in public schools, stressing that education was crucial for Ghana’s development.
The First Lady urged the management of the school to make good use of the facilities to ensure high-quality education whilst encouraging the students to remain disciplined and strive for success in their academic and personal endeavours.
The Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, was grateful to all stakeholders and acknowledged the significant role played by the Bank of Ghana in supporting the project.
He emphasised the importance of the new school building and called for regular maintenance of the facility to ensure its long-term impact on education in the community.
The Mayor of Accra, Elizabeth Kwatsoe Sackey, stressed the importance of stakeholder involvement in providing quality education.
The first female Mayor of the City of Accra thanked the Bank of Ghana for its contribution and expressed optimism that the improved school infrastructure would significantly enhance education delivery in the area.
She assured collaboration between the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) and the Metro Directorate of Education, to ensure the proper maintenance of the school’s facilities for the benefit of future generations.
Present at the event, were a cross-section of chiefs from the Ga Mashie area, executives of the old Students Association, clergy and Assembly Members among others.
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