Traditional leaders in Kwabre Safo, located in the Kwabre East District of the Ashanti Region, are urgently appealing to the government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to assist in renovating an 80-year-old dilapidated school building that houses both the Primary and Junior High School.
The current condition of the Kwabre Safo Primary and JHS has been described as deplorable, posing a serious threat to the safety and academic progress of students.
Sections of the roof have been ripped off, while others are badly rusted or damaged, exposing students to harsh weather conditions such as rain and sunlight—making teaching and learning extremely difficult.
The Kontihene of Kwabre Safo, Nana Atta Appiah II, described the situation as not only alarming but a potential death trap. He warned that the structure poses a danger to both students and teachers if urgent action is not taken.
He revealed that traditional authorities had managed to re-roof part of the building through communal efforts, but due to limited resources, the project could not be completed.
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Nana Atta Appiah therefore appealed to the government, citizens of Safo both home and abroad, and NGOs to support the full renovation of the aging school infrastructure.
He further noted that the community has also initiated the construction of a CHPS compound to enhance access to healthcare, but the project remains incomplete due to funding challenges. He called for assistance to complete the health facility as well.
The headmistress of the school, Madam Abena Frimponmaa, also expressed her concern about the adverse impact of the deteriorating structure on education in the community.
According to her, school enrollment and attendance have declined significantly, as many parents prefer to send their children to private schools out of fear for their safety—a situation she described as unfortunate.
Assembly Member for the area, Hon. Stephen Ampong, echoed the need for collective community action, emphasizing that residents must unite to support the renovation project while appealing for external assistance.
