Residents of Akyem Anamase in the Achiase District marked Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebration with a colorful parade and renewed calls for community development, particularly in the education sector.
The district was divided into three zones for the celebration; Anamase, Achiase and Apreade, with a total of 16 schools participating in the march past held at Anamase.
The Assemblyman for the Anamase–Abaase Electoral Area, who also serves as Chairman of the Anamase Area Council, George Acheapong, described the event as successful and urged residents to reflect deeply on the theme of the national celebration.
He called on parents within the community to take their responsibilities seriously, stressing that the future of their children should remain a top priority.
Over the years, Akyem Anamase has experienced significant development across several sectors, particularly in education, healthcare and infrastructure.
These improvements have gradually transformed the community and improved the living standards of residents.
In the education sector, the establishment and expansion of schools have improved access to learning opportunities for children and young people with increased school enrollment.
The health sector has also seen notable progress, with improved healthcare services and community health initiatives helping to reduce preventable diseases and enhance the overall wellbeing of residents.
Infrastructure development, including improvements in roads and public facilities, has also contributed to economic activity by making the area more accessible and supporting trade and local businesses.
Akyem Anamase is also known for its peaceful and stable environment, which has encouraged cooperation among residents and supported various community development initiatives.
Despite these gains, however, several challenges remain. Unemployment, particularly among the youth, continues to affect many families as young people struggle to secure sustainable jobs after completing their education.
Residents are also grappling with rising living costs and limited economic opportunities, factors that place increasing pressure on households within the community.
George Acheapong, therefore, called for continued collaboration among government institutions, traditional authorities, development partners and residents to address these challenges and accelerate development in the area.
He emphasised that while Akyem Anamase has made meaningful progress over the years, sustained efforts will be necessary to tackle unemployment and economic hardship to ensure long-term growth and prosperity for the community.
Touching on educational development, George Acheapong praised the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government for its commitment to continue and complete school infrastructure projects initiated by the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration.
He cited the near completion of an uncompleted kindergarten facility under the government’s legacy projects, which is expected to be ready for use in the coming weeks.
According to him, efforts are also underway to improve water supply in schools through the drilling of boreholes to enhance sanitation and learning conditions.
Despite these efforts, the Assemblyman expressed grave concern over the deteriorating condition of the Anamase Primary School building.
The Chairman of the Anamase Area Council explained that the structure has become almost unusable, especially during the rainy season, due to its dilapidated roofing and the absence of doors and windows.
He warned that the poor state of the facility is negatively affecting effective teaching and learning and appealed to members of the community to support efforts aimed at improving educational infrastructure.
George Acheapong also raised concerns about an uncompleted six-unit classroom block for the primary school, which was initiated by the former Member of Parliament for the Achiase Constituency, Mr. Kwasi Amoah.
According to the Assemblyman, the project has stalled since the former MP left office, adding that the former legislator only undertakes minor work on the project when he (the Assemblyman) personally pushes for it.
He further indicated that there is currently no proper documentation regarding the project and appealed to the former MP to ensure its completion to improve teaching and learning conditions for pupils and teachers.
As part of his personal commitment to education, George Acheapong revealed that he has initiated a support scheme for students who score between aggregate 6 and 15 in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
Under the initiative, he currently supports eight students by providing their first-year senior high school needs, including chop boxes, provisions, and learning materials.
Responding to the concerns, the former Member of Parliament for Achiase Constituency, Mr. Kwasi Amoah, explained that the classroom block project formed part of the one million dollars per constituency initiative introduced by his party.
He disclosed that the total contract sums for the project, though he did not state the exact amount had already been paid to the contractor, however, the contractor reportedly passed away during the construction period, which contributed to the delay in completing the project.
Mr. Amoah indicated that he has since been using his personal resources to continue the project to ensure that it benefits the community, stating that, the pace of construction has been slow because work on the project depends on when he is able to mobilize funds before visiting the site.
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