A renowned businessman in Sunyani, Mr. Sam Bennett, has handed over a newly constructed one-storey six-unit classroom block to the Sunyani Ridge ‘A’ Basic School as part of efforts to support education in the Bono Region.
The facility, commissioned last Friday and valued at more than GH¢260,000, comprises a computer laboratory, a headmistress’s office, a teachers’ common room, and modern washroom facilities.
The project is the second educational infrastructure initiative undertaken by the Sam Bennett Group of Companies for the school under its corporate social responsibility programme.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Mr. Bennett said the classroom block was intended to improve teaching and learning by providing students with greater access to technology and creating a more conducive working environment for teachers.
He expressed the hope that the facility would contribute to academic excellence and help nurture the talents of the younger generation, preparing them to become future problem solvers.
Commendation
The Bono Regional Minister, Mr. Joseph Addae Akwaboah, commended the businessman for the gesture and described education as a critical pillar of national development.
“Investing in education is investing in the future of the nation,” he said, adding that the new facility would support the development of human resource potential in the Bono Region and contribute to national growth by providing children with a suitable learning environment.
Mr. Akwaboah stated that government remains committed to improving educational infrastructure across the country and that several projects are being considered for schools and communities in the Bono Region.
He, however, noted that government alone could not meet all infrastructure needs within a short period and therefore appealed to corporate bodies, philanthropists, businessmen, and other well-meaning individuals to partner with the state in supporting education.
The Regional Minister urged others to emulate Mr. Bennett’s example by contributing towards the improvement of educational facilities in their communities.
Story Christopher Tetteh
