A concerned staff member of Janga Senior High Technical School (SHS), the main second cycle institution serving the West Mamprusi District, has issued a call for help regarding the school’s deplorable state.

The staff member highlighted serious issues, including crumbling infrastructure, inadequate resources, and a lack of essential facilities.

Classrooms are overcrowded, and some portions of the building are on the verge of collapse.

In a video shared by SikaOfficial’s X account on August 18, the staff member pleaded with the government for immediate intervention.

"Dear Government of Ghana, Dear Ministry of Education, dear stakeholders and policymakers, why establish schools in rural communities knowing very well that you won't provide the necessary facilities for comfort? This is why teachers are reluctant to accept postings to rural areas. Just look at the situation and see where the students are sleeping. It's the rainy season, and the roofs are leaking," the post stated.

"This afternoon, I stepped out to take videos to show you the current state of the school in hopes of soliciting support to complete our sick bay project. When I approached the boys' dormitory, I was informed that the place is leaking, but I had not personally seen the situation until today, and it breaks my heart," he added.

He also cited the lack of proper sanitation facilities and insufficient learning materials as another significant concern.

"Rural communities deserve better. Why put them through this? Are we truly ready to bridge the educational gap? How can we expect these students to catch up with those in larger schools? My plea is simple: when you establish schools in rural communities, please provide all the necessary facilities," he emphasised.

"We need teachers' bungalows, a proper sick bay, decent dormitories, and access to portable water. I know we are trying as a country, but we can do better for rural communities,” he concluded.

Watch the video below

Concerned staff stationed at the Janga Senior High Technical School raises alarm over the deplorable state of the school, which serves as the primary second cycle educational institution for a considerable number of students in the West Mamprusi District of the North East Region. pic.twitter.com/nczcKvmjou

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