At Asunkwaa M/A Primary School in the Nkoranza South Constituency of the Bono East Region, a brand‑new six‑unit classroom block was officially commissioned today, ending decades of overcrowding that had seen classrooms swell to 90 pupils each.
Headmaster Atta Augustine, who has seen the school’s limits pushed to the breaking point, said the new facility will “create a more conducive environment for teaching and learning—one where pupils can breathe, focus, and thrive.” He added that the old classrooms had made it “difficult for teachers to give individual attention to students” and that marking exercises had become a herculean task.
The block was funded by the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) and was unveiled in a brief but colourful ceremony attended by MPs, traditional leaders and community members. Member of Parliament for Nkoranza South and Minister for Labour Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum highlighted the government’s commitment to bridging the rural‑urban education gap, saying, “This project is not just about bricks and mortar. It is about investing in our future.” He added that he hopes the new facility will help produce “professors, lawyers, doctors, and many more professionals” from the community.
Bono East Regional Minister Francis Owusu Antwi, who joined the MP and the Municipal Chief Executive, urged the community to take ownership of the building, stating, “This facility belongs to you. Take care of it. Let us work together to maintain it so that it can serve generations to come.”
Traditional leaders, including the Dikro of Asunkwaa, Nana Osei Kofi, expressed deep gratitude, saying, “We are grateful to the MP and the government for listening to our cry. Our children have suffered for too long. Today, we can smile.”
The new classroom block stands as a symbol of hope and progress, signalling a turning point for Asunkwaa’s pupils who can now learn in a space that supports their potential rather than stifles it.
