The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has cut sod for the construction of a 250-bed boys’ dormitory block at Achimota School, following a GH¢18.7 million private investment secured under its Education Financing and Partnership Initiative (EFPI).
The project, valued at GH¢18,702,819.08, is being fully funded by Saka Homes, owned by Achimota School alumnus Ebenezer Kwadwo Saka Addo-Mensah, making the company the first to finance an educational infrastructure project entirely under the GETFund initiative.
The sod-cutting ceremony, held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, was officiated by GETFund Administrator Paul Adjei, who also formally received the donation on behalf of the Fund.
Addressing participants, Mr. Adjei described the project as more than just a dormitory, saying it reflects a collective commitment to sustaining educational excellence and providing students with a safe and conducive environment to thrive.
“It’s a privilege to join you today for this significant occasion as we break ground for the construction of a new Boys’ Dormitory Boarding House for Achimota School,” he said.
He expressed appreciation to Mr. Saka Addo-Mensah for giving back to his alma mater, describing the donation as a shining example of the important role alumni can play in supporting educational development.
Mr. Adjei stressed that quality education depends not only on effective teaching but also on the availability of modern infrastructure that enhances learning.
He noted that through the Education Financing and Partnership Initiative (EFPI), GETFund will continue investing in classrooms, laboratories, libraries, lecture theatres, student accommodation and other critical facilities to improve teaching and learning nationwide.
He added that the initiative aligns with President John Dramani Mahama’s vision of expanding access to quality educational infrastructure that promotes academic excellence and student welfare.
Managing Director of Saka Homes, Ebenezer Saka Addo-Mensah, thanked GETFund for its support and encouraged other individuals and corporate organisations to contribute to educational projects across the country.
He also urged current students to aspire to support their schools in the future.
Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu used the occasion to call for greater investment in the education sector, urging President Mahama to prioritise funding for basic and foundational education to strengthen national development.
Achimota School Headmaster Ebenezer Graham Aquaah described the project as a landmark moment in the institution’s century-long history, saying the new dormitory will provide a home for future generations of students and national leaders.
He thanked the benefactor for the generous contribution and appealed to students to take good care of the facility.
Under GETFund’s tax credit scheme, individuals and companies that finance educational infrastructure projects can select project locations, brand completed facilities and benefit from tax-deductible incentives through arrangements with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).
The two-storey dormitory is expected to significantly reduce accommodation challenges at Achimota School while improving access to safe and comfortable boarding facilities for students.
Source: citinews
