The Lower Manya Krobo Municipal Assembly, in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service, held a sod-cutting ceremony on Thursday, 23rd July, 2026, to officially commence the construction of new classroom blocks at Methodist Primary School and Mount Mary Demonstration School. The ceremony brought together the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), the Municipal Director of Education, traditional authorities, officials of the Assembly, school authorities, and other stakeholders to witness the commencement of these important educational infrastructure projects. This form part of the Government’s efforts to improve educational infrastructure and create a conducive teaching and learning environment for pupils within the municipality.
The projects comprise the construction of a three-unit ultra-modern classroom block for Methodist Primary School and a six-unit one-storey classroom block for Mount Mary Demonstration School. These facilities are expected to enhance access to quality education and support the Municipality’s educational development agenda.
Delivering his address, the Municipal Director of Education expressed his appreciation to the Government for prioritizing investment in education through the provision of modern classroom facilities. He noted that the projects would significantly improve the quality of teaching and learning by addressing classroom congestion and providing a safer and more comfortable environment for both pupils and teachers. He urged the contractor to deliver quality work within the stipulated time and appealed to the beneficiary communities to support and safeguard the projects throughout the construction period.
In his remarks, the Municipal Chief Executive expressed profound gratitude to His Excellency the President of the Republic of Ghana for the government’s continuous commitment to improving educational infrastructure across the country. He emphasized that investing in school infrastructure is an investment in the future of the nation’s children, as quality learning environments contribute significantly to improved academic performance and the holistic development of learners. He assured the communities that the Assembly would continue to collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the successful completion of the projects.
The traditional authorities also expressed their heartfelt appreciation to the President and the Municipal Chief Executive for facilitating the projects. They described the classroom blocks as timely interventions that would benefit current and future generations of pupils. The chiefs pledged the full support of their communities and assured the contractor of a peaceful environment to enable the smooth execution of the works.
The sod-cutting ceremony marked another significant milestone in the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality’s efforts to improve educational infrastructure and promote quality basic education. The construction of the three-unit ultra-modern classroom block at Methodist Primary School and the six-unit one-storey classroom block at Mount Mary Demonstration School demonstrates the Government’s commitment to expanding access to quality education.
BY: Abraham Tettey Wayo
MIO: Lower Manya Krobo