Children in Asantekrom, a farming community in the Kwahu South Municipality of the Eastern Region, face significant challenges in accessing basic education.
With no school in the town, pupils are forced to walk three kilometres daily to the nearest school, a situation that adversely impacts their academic performance and development.
The chief of the town, Nana Asante Sasu Kumanini III, has expressed concern over the situation and is appealing for support to establish a basic school in the community.
Speaking to Adom News, he expressed gratitude to AJ Foundation for constructing a mechanized borehole to address the community’s water challenges.
He also urged the government and private investors to assist in building a school, starting from crèche to basic three, to alleviate the burden on the children.
During the borehole handover ceremony, the Country Director of AJ Foundation, Patience Afari, noted that access to quality water was a pressing need in the community.
She emphasized the importance of proper maintenance of the borehole to ensure its sustainability and pledged the foundation’s commitment to supporting the community in other critical areas.
Nana Asante Sasu Kumanini III called on all stakeholders to prioritize education infrastructure to secure a brighter future for the children of Asantekrom.
Source: Akwasi Dwamena
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