AKATSI NORTH DCE AND MP CUT SOD FOR MAJOR EDUCATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN FIVE COMMUNITIES

The Akatsi North District marked a significant milestone in its educational infrastructure development drive on Monday, February 16, 2026, as the District Chief Executive, Hon. Bless Kodjo Katamani, joined the Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, to cut sod for a series of development projects across five communities in the District.

The ceremony, which was graced by traditional leaders, officials of the Ghana Education Service, Assembly Members, parents, teachers, and pupils, forms part of concerted efforts by the District Assembly and the Member of Parliament to improve access to quality education and create a conducive teaching and learning environment.

In his address, the District Chief Executive, Hon. Bless Kodjo Katamani, emphasized the Assembly’s unwavering commitment to addressing infrastructure deficits in basic schools across the District. He noted that the projects are not only aimed at providing modern classroom facilities but also at improving teacher accommodation, which is critical to attracting and retaining qualified teachers in rural communities.

The Member of Parliament, Hon. Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, on his part, reiterated his dedication to ensuring equitable development across the constituency. He stressed that investment in education remains his topmost priority and expressed confidence that the projects, when completed, will significantly reduce overcrowding in classrooms and improve sanitation in the beneficiary schools.

Beneficiary Communities and Scope of Projects:

1. Lome-Ghana Basic School, Construction of a 3-Unit Classroom Block with ancillary facilities, a 6-Unit Teachers’ Residence with ancillary facilities, and a 12 Seater Water Closet Toilet Facility.

2. Kpohe Basic School
Construction of a 6-Unit Teachers’ Residence with ancillary facilities, a 12-Seater Water Closet Toilet Facility, and a mechanized borehole to ensure reliable access to potable water for pupils and staff.

3. Ave-Afiadenyigba Old Town Basic School
Construction of a 2-Unit Kindergarten (KG) Block with ancillary facilities to strengthen early childhood education.

4. Nuaxove Basic School
Construction of a 6-Unit Classroom Block with ancillary facilities, a 6-Unit Teachers’ Residence with ancillary facilities, and a 12-Seater Water Closet Toilet Facility.

5. Ashiagborvi Basic School
Construction of a 3-Unit Classroom Block with ancillary facilities and a 2-Unit KG Block with ancillary facilities.

Traditional leaders and community members expressed their profound gratitude to the District Assembly and the Member of Parliament for prioritizing educational development in the District and pledged their full support to contractors to ensure the smooth execution and timely completion of the projects.

The sod-cutting ceremony underscores the shared vision and strong collaboration between the District Assembly, the Member of Parliament, and local communities towards building a stronger educational foundation for children in Akatsi North and positioning the District for sustainable growth.