Where Are the 16 Model Senior High Schools in Zongo Communities Promised by the Government? – William Boadi, EAI
My dear countrymen, in 2019, the Akufo Addo-Bawumia-led government pledged to construct 16 model senior high schools in Zongo communities across Ghana. This ambitious initiative was announced as part of efforts to address the educational disparities in these communities and provide a platform for young people to access quality secondary education. These schools were to serve as centers of academic excellence and tools for empowering the youth in underprivileged areas. However, years after this promise, the question remains: where are these 16 model SHSs?
Educate Africa Institute (EAI) recently conducted a thorough investigation to ascertain the status of these schools, and our findings are alarming. Not a single one of the promised schools has been constructed, nor are there any visible signs of progress towards their realization. Despite the initial fanfare surrounding the announcement, it appears that the project has been abandoned or relegated to the background. This lack of accountability raises serious concerns about the government’s sincerity in addressing the educational challenges faced by Zongo communities.
The failure to deliver on this promise is a betrayal of the trust reposed in the government by the Zongo communities, which are already grappling with systemic inequalities in education. Overcrowded classrooms, inadequate teaching resources, and limited access to modern educational infrastructure are some of the pressing issues these communities face. The promised schools represented hope for a brighter future, and their absence leaves the youth of these communities at a disadvantage, perpetuating cycles of poverty and inequality.
The Akufo Addo-Bawumia-led government must provide answers. Where are the funds allocated for this project? What happened to the plans and timelines initially shared with the public? Educate Africa Institute demands transparency and action. The development of Zongo communities hinges on equitable access to education, and fulfilling this promise is a critical step toward empowering these marginalized areas. It is time for the government to prioritize its commitments and deliver on its promises to the people it serves.
We’re one people. Ghana first.
SGD
William Boadi.
Educate Africa Institute (EAI), Educationist, Political analyst, and Social Worker.
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