Relief and renewed hope came on Saturday, December 27, when the Member of Parliament for Sagnarigu, Attah Issah, cut the sod for the construction of a six-unit classroom block and a six-unit teachers’ bungalow, a project expected to significantly improve education delivery in the rural community.
The sod-cutting ceremony brought together chiefs, elders, parents, teachers and pupils, many of whom described the initiative as timely and transformative.
Addressing the gathering, Mr Issah said the ceremony marked the beginning of a new chapter in the educational development of Gbolo and the wider Sagnarigu Constituency.
“Today’s occasion is not just about turning the soil. It is about laying a solid foundation for knowledge, opportunity and a brighter future for our children,” he said.
He stressed that education remains the most powerful tool for development, empowerment and social transformation.
“No community can rise beyond the quality of education it provides. That belief is what makes this project very dear to my heart,” the MP noted.
The new classroom block is expected to ease overcrowding and provide pupils with a safer and more conducive learning environment. The six-unit teachers’ bungalow is also expected to help attract and retain qualified teachers, a long-standing challenge in many rural schools.
The Headmistress of Gbolo Primary School, Mahama Maria, welcomed the intervention, describing current teaching conditions as extremely difficult.
“With over 347 pupils in just one old block, teaching and learning has been very challenging. Sometimes pupils have to share desks, and managing classes is a real struggle,” she said.
“This project will bring relief to both teachers and pupils. It will allow us to teach better and give the children the attention they deserve,” she added.
Funded by the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), the project is expected to be completed within 12 months.
Mr Issah assured residents that he would personally monitor the project to ensure quality work and value for money.
“I will personally follow up to ensure this project is executed to the highest standards and completed within the stipulated time,” he assured.
Parents in the community expressed gratitude, saying the new facility would significantly improve their children’s learning experience.
The MP thanked GETFund, the Ministry of Education and other stakeholders, noting that the project reflects government’s commitment to balanced development and investment in education across communities.
Turning to the contractor, Mr Issah urged strict adherence to timelines and quality standards, warning that accountability would be enforced.
“The children, teachers and people of Gbolo are counting on you,” he said.
He also appealed to chiefs, elders and residents to protect the project and take ownership of the facility when completed.
“Sustainable development thrives when communities play an active role,” he noted.
For teachers and pupils of Gbolo, the project represents more than new infrastructure—it is a clear signal that their future matters.
“This project is a promise that your dreams are valid, and that your community and government believe in you,” the MP told the pupils.
As the sod was cut to officially commence construction, residents expressed optimism that the long-standing problem of overcrowded classrooms would soon be resolved.
Mr Issah reaffirmed his commitment to equitable development, stressing that no community is too small and no child is unimportant, and called for sustained investment in education to secure a better future for generations to come.
Source: 3news
