Pupils and teachers of Amakyebare R/C Primary School can now enjoy a safer and more conducive learning environment following the successful rehabilitation and commissioning of the school by the Atwima Nwabiagya North District Assembly.
The facility, which suffered extensive damage during a thunderstorm in February 2025, has been fully restored through the intervention of the District Chief Executive (DCE), Hon. Mba Zachariah Anabila. Prior to the renovation, the deteriorated condition of the school posed a serious concern to both education authorities and residents.
The refurbished school now boasts modern infrastructure, including newly reconstructed three-unit and four-unit classroom blocks, a staff common room, a headmaster’s office, a urinal facility, electricity, and ceiling fans to improve comfort for both pupils and teachers.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Hon.
Mba Zachariah said the swift intervention was driven by appeals from traditional leaders and the urgent need to restore normal academic activities in the community.
“I was deeply moved by the concerns raised by Nananom and the state of the school. It became necessary to act quickly to provide a conducive learning environment for the children of Amakyebare and surrounding communities,” he stated.
He disclosed that the project was financed through the District Assembly Common Fund and forms part of a broader effort by the government to expand access to quality education.
According to the DCE, the commissioning marks the beginning of a series of project inaugurations across the district.
He further revealed that the Akwaboah community has, for the first time since independence, received a basic school under his administration.
Hon. Zachariah reiterated government’s commitment to ensuring that every child of school-going age has access to education, emphasizing efforts to bring schools closer to communities.
“In just 10 months in office, I have overseen the completion of 38 physical projects spanning sanitation, water, healthcare, road reshaping, and educational infrastructure. We remain committed to doing more to improve the lives of our people,” he added.
He also called for continued collaboration with traditional authorities to accelerate development across the district.
Meanwhile, traditional leaders used the occasion to appeal to government to prioritise the tarring of the road linking Maaban to Amakyebare to improve accessibility.
The headmaster of the school, Mr Atta Kwasi, who expressed gratitude to the District Assembly for the timely intervention, noted that while the new facilities have significantly improved conditions, more classrooms are needed to match the growing student population.
“The new classrooms and facilities have brought great relief, but increasing enrolment means we will need additional infrastructure to sustain effective teaching and learning,” he said.
The rehabilitation of Amakyebare R/C Primary School is expected to enhance academic delivery and provide a safer, more comfortable environment for both pupils and staff.
