The Member of Parliament for Lower West Akim, Owen Kwame Frimpong in collaboration with Fair Trade West Africa, the West Akim Co-operative Union and funding partners, has cut the sod for the construction of a three-unit classroom block for Awaham M/A Junior High School.

Addressing a gathering during the brief ceremony, Owen Kwame Frimpong expressed deep appreciation to Fair Trade West Africa, the Co-operative Union, and their funding partners for selecting Awaham as a beneficiary of this initiative.

He emphasised that education is a cornerstone of sustainable development and central to his vision for the constituency.

“This project is not just a physical structure; it is a beacon of hope for our children,” he said.

“No child in Awaham should struggle to study in overcrowded or unsafe classrooms. We must provide them with the right environment to learn, grow, and compete with their peers across the country. That is the legacy we want to leave.”

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He further assured the community that his office, in collaboration with the Municipal Assembly, will continue to seek development partnerships prioritising education, healthcare, and job creation for the people of West Akim.

Representatives from Fair Trade West Africa and the West Akim Co-operative Union explained that the project aligns with their mission to reinvest fair trade resources into social and economic development initiatives that directly benefit communities.

They noted that education remains a top priority because it ensures long-term improvements in livelihoods and opportunities for future generations.

“Fair trade is not only about commerce; it is about fairness, reinvestment, and giving back to the communities whose hard work sustains global markets,” one representative stated.

“By building this classroom block, we are building futures.”

The Municipal Chief Executive commended the collaborative effort behind the project, assuring stakeholders of the Assembly’s technical and logistical support to ensure its timely completion.

He stressed the need for the community to cultivate a sense of ownership and responsibility toward the facility once completed. “This classroom block belongs to Awaham,” he said.

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“We expect parents, teachers, and pupils to not only use it but to protect and maintain it for future generations.”

Parents and community leaders at the ceremony expressed their excitement, noting the struggles their children faced in congested or makeshift classrooms unsuitable for effective learning.

They voiced gratitude to the partners and pledged to safeguard the project. A parent, speaking on behalf of the Parent-Teacher Association, remarked, “For years, our children have been disadvantaged due to the lack of adequate infrastructure.

"This intervention has lifted a huge burden from us. We are confident that our children can now learn in dignity and comfort.”

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