The Member of Parliament for the Bole-Bamboi Constituency has presented 4,000 chairs tables to the Bole District Education Directorate to support teaching and learning in schools across the District.
The furniture, which will be distributed to basic and second-cycle schools, is aimed at addressing the long-standing shortage of desks and chairs in many classrooms.
Speaking to the media during the
presentation, the MP described the donation as a simple but important intervention to improve the learning environment for pupils.
“We are here to hand over over 4,000 chairs and 4,000 tables to the District Director of Education for onward distribution to our schools,” he said.
“We have made a commitment that by the end of president Mahama administration, no school in this constituency will be without furniture.”
He noted that many schools in the district had been neglected for years, with broken desks and chairs forcing some pupils to sit or lie on the floor during lessons.
And that has evidence of this in several sectors were totally neglect
“If you visit some of our schools, you will see that children are learning under very difficult conditions. This is the time for us to fix it,” he stated.
The MP explained that a few months earlier, he had already supplied more than 1,000 pieces of furniture to some senior high schools, adding that the current distribution forms part of a broader plan to ensure every school benefits.
He urged the education directorate to prioritise Junior High Schools, particularly those in Bole township and other central locations that serve as examination
centres, so that students writing the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) can have adequate seating.
He assured schools yet to receive furniture that they would also benefit in subsequent distributions.
Highlighting his personal connection to education, the MP revealed that he was once a teacher in the district and expressed pride in the teaching profession.
“I am a proud teacher. Don’t be surprised to see me back in the classroom one day. Teaching is where you make a real impact and leave a legacy,” he said, while commending teachers for their dedication and sacrifices.
On behalf of the education directorate, the District Director of Education, Mr Richard Achinnanne Seth Paga, expressed gratitude to president Mahama and the MP for the timely support.
He said the lack of furniture had seriously affected teaching and learning, with some pupils forced to lie on classroom floors to write.
“If you entered some classrooms, you would see children suffering because they had no desks. This initiative will greatly improve their morale and create a better learning environment,” he said.
Mr Paga praised the MP for consistently supporting education in the district, not only through furniture but also through mentoring programmes, logistics assistance, and support for sports and other activities that promote the holistic development of children.
He, however, appealed for additional logistics such as motorbikes and vehicles to help education officers effectively monitor schools across the district.
“With more logistics, we will be able to supervise our schools better and improve the quality of education delivery,” he added.
The event ended with appreciation from teachers and education officials, who described the donation as a major step toward restoring dignity and improving academic performance in schools across the Bole District.
Source yagbonradioonline
