The Western Regional Directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has commended the lead operator of Jubilee and TEN oil fields, Tullow Ghana, for its commitment to improving education to build a better future for the country.
Speaking at the commissioning of a 12-unit girls’ dormitory block for Takoradi Senior High School (TADISCO), the Regional Director of Education, George Effah said the completion and handing over of the dormitory block with the capacity to accommodate 600 students, marks a significant milestone in the history of the school.
“This represents the unwavering commitment of Tullow Ghana towards providing an environment where every student, regardless of gender, has the opportunity to thrive academically and personally,” he said.
Mr Effah said education remains the foundation upon which “we build our future. It is the key to unlocking potential and the bridge to a world of opportunities.”
He said by investing in dormitories and classrooms, Tullow was not only enhancing the country’s infrastructure but also sending a powerful message about the value they place on students’ well-being and education.
He said looking at the features, the new facility would provide a safe, comfortable, and conducive environment for the girls to live and study. “It will foster a sense of community, promote academic excellence, and support personal growth. The benefits of this dormitory will extend far beyond its walls, influencing the lives of our students for years to come.”
Mr Effah, on behalf of the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, Dr. Eric Nkansah, thanked Tullow Ghana for continued support, saying, “Your investment in this dormitory is an investment in the future of our girls and, by extension, in the future of our society. Your commitment to education and gender equality is commendable, and we are deeply grateful for your partnership.”
For her part, the Deputy Managing Director of Tullow Ghana, Cynthia Lumor said making a difference in a student’s life is truly significant and goes a long way to shape their future.
She said in 2019, Tullow Ghana committed to investing US$10 million over five years in infrastructure for 15 senior high schools in support of Ghana’s Free SHS education agenda.
“This commitment has so far produced great results with the building of dormitory and classroom blocks for 15 senior high schools in the Western and Ashanti regions,” he said.
She said through its social investments, students who would normally have walked to school, now get accommodation and undivided attention to focus on their dream of becoming a petroleum engineer in future.
“For an organisation such as Tullow Ghana – with a direct stake in this country’s socio-economic development – we see platforms such as this as opportunities to extend and entrench our commitment to the local communities where we live and work,” she said.
“Our students are the future of this country, and we are happy to play a role in harnessing their creative, innovative skills and talent for maximum future impact.”
The project, she said, represents an aspiration, a sign to the students that with determination and hard work, everything is possible.
The Headmistress of Takoradi Senior High School, Madam Cynthia Ackon thanked the company for the support and gave the assurance that it will be well maintained.
Mr Elijah Boye-Ampah, a Senior Social Performance Advisor of Tullow Ghana, who is also the project lead detailed the scope of the 12-unit dormitory project equipped with 180 bunk beds, and a two-bedroom apartment as residence for the housemaster.
The facility, he said, also has a 40,000-litre water reservoir with two box rooms, washrooms, an ironing area, a common room, and sanitary facilities among others.
The acting President of the Ahanta Traditional Council, Nana Eziaku IV, urged the students to ensure they take very good care of the facility.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
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