As part of ongoing efforts to improve educational infrastructure within the municipality, a series of activities were undertaken on 20th January, 2026, including a sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of an assembly hall at Manya Krobo Senior High, Akro Sec Tech, the commissioning of a kitchen and canteen facility at Odumase Presby Basic School, and the commencement of construction works on a female dormitory at Oborpa West Community Senior High School. These projects are aimed at enhancing teaching, learning, and student welfare across the municipality.
The assembly hall project, funded by GETFund and undertaken by Piwak Construction Limited, is designed to serve as a multipurpose facility for school assemblies, examinations, cultural programs, and other official school activities. When completed, the facility is expected to significantly enhance the administrative and social life of the schools.
The program also featured the commissioning of a kitchen and canteen facility for Odumase Presbyterian Basic School, as well as activities relating to the construction of a female dormitory at Oborpa West Community Senior High School.
The Member of Parliament (MP) for the constituency officially stated that the main purpose of the gathering was to perform the sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of an assembly hall for the schools. He explained that the project forms part of broader efforts to improve educational infrastructure and create a conducive learning environment for students and staff. The MP expressed gratitude to the Eastern Regional Minister for her swift support, which contributed to the approval and commencement of the projects. He assured stakeholders of his commitment to educational development and prayed for the early and successful completion of the project by the contractor.
The Eastern Regional Minister, Hon. Rita Akosua Awatey Adjei in her address, underscored the importance of the assembly hall to the schools, noting that it would promote discipline, unity, and effective school administration. She commended the MP, who also serves as a Deputy Minister, for his dedication and continuous efforts toward development, particularly in the education sector.
The Heads of the schools, expressed deep appreciation to the dignitaries present for their support and commitment to the project. They highlighted the long-standing need for an assembly hall and emphasized its importance to effective school management and student development.
As part of the program, a newly constructed kitchen and canteen facility at Odumase Presbyterian Basic School was officially commissioned. The facility is intended to improve feeding services and provide a safe and comfortable space for pupils.
The Headmistress of Odumase Presby School, Madam Phyllis, expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the MP for initiating and supporting the project. She stated that the facility would greatly ease the burden on pupils and staff, especially during the rainy season. She further assured all stakeholders that the facility would be properly utilized and well maintained.
The program also highlighted the construction of a female dormitory at Oborpa West Community Senior High School. The project is aimed at addressing accommodation challenges that will be faced by female students, particularly those who will travel from distant communities to attend the school.
The Chief of Oborpa West expressed profound gratitude to the dignitaries present for supporting the initiative. He noted that the dormitory would provide safe and decent accommodation for students coming from far distances, thereby improving access to education, promoting girl-child education, and enhancing student welfare.
The sod-cutting and commissioning activities mark important milestones in the Municipality’s efforts to enhance education delivery. The construction of the Akro Sec Tech and Manya Krobo Senior High Assembly Hall, the Odumase Presby School kitchen and canteen, and the female dormitory at Oborpa West Community Senior High School reflect government’s commitment, through GETFund and constituency-level interventions, to improving learning environments. The Municipal Assembly will continue to monitor the projects to ensure quality execution and timely completion.
In attendance were, Eastern Regional Minister, Member of Parliament/ Deputy Minister for Interior, Municipal Chief Executive, Coordinating Director, Traditional Leaders/ Clergy and other Stakeholders.