Barimah Dr Kwabena Awuah Parker I, Chief of Akyem Sokode-Juaso in the Abuakwa North Municipality of the Eastern Region, has appealed to the government, particularly the Abuakwa North Municipal Education Directorate, to urgently renovate the only public basic school in the community.

He said a recent visit to the school with the Krontihemaa had revealed its deteriorating condition, raising concerns about the learning environment and the need for immediate intervention to improve educational infrastructure in the community.

Barimah Dr Awuah Parker I emphasised that traditional authorities were committed to supporting quality education, citing recent contributions by the Krontihemaa, who donated learning materials to the school.

He also donated six teachers' desks and 400 school uniforms, popularly known as Friday wear, to the school during the commissioning of the newly constructed durbar grounds and a thanksgiving service.

The chief made the appeal during the commissioning ceremony and thanksgiving service held at the newly constructed durbar grounds on Sunday, October 18, 2026.

The programme was chaired by Daasebre Adusei Peasah IV, Akyem Tafohene.

Notable personalities who attended the event included the Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North, Nana Kwame Addo Frempong, and his entourage; former Abuakwa North MP and former Deputy Minister of Education in charge of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Gifty Twum-Ampofo; Osuodumgya Otutu Ababio IV, Akuapem Nifahene and Adukromhene; Sariki Abass Giwa, Akuapem Adantemhene; Barimah Ofori Mintah, Akyem Bediasihene; and the Akyem Kukurantumi Krontihene.

Also present was a representative of the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed, alongside other traditional leaders, members of the clergy, media practitioners and members of the public.

The chief's appeal highlights the need for urgent attention to the school's infrastructure to provide pupils and teachers with a safe and conducive environment for teaching and learning.