The Queen Mother of Akyem Amuana‑Praso in the Birim North Municipality, Eastern Region, Nana Amono Gyefua II, has appealed to government agencies and philanthropists for assistance to Amuana‑Praso Senior High School.
In an interview with Oyerepa TV after breaking ground for a new student dormitory, she described the school as one of the best in the Eastern Region but noted that it lacks many facilities needed to enhance teaching and learning.
She urged all stakeholders to join in developing the school, emphasizing that she cannot do it alone and pleading with anyone who can help to contribute whatever they can.
Nana Amono Gyefua II added that His Royal Majesty Oseadeyo Dr. Frimpong Manso IV has his eyes on the school and that she believes the Akyem Kotoku Manhene will soon visit and provide the necessary support.
She encouraged the students to take their lessons seriously, noting that they are the ones who will lift the name of the school.
The Assemblyman for Amuana‑Praso (Santasi Electoral Area), Hon. Joe Okyere, called on citizens of the town to enrol their children in the school.
He explained that a larger student population would make it easier for the school to obtain government assistance.
He noted that many students prefer to attend schools outside the town because they think the local school is too close to home, but he stressed that Amuana‑Praso Senior High performs exceptionally well in examinations and that parents should take advantage of its quality education.
He also warned against the mindset that a rural location should deter enrolment, urging parents to send their children to the school to help them achieve academic greatness.
The Headmaster of Amuana‑Praso Senior High, Rev. Kojo Addo, appealed to government and philanthropists for assistance in addressing the school’s challenges.
He listed needed facilities, including additional classroom blocks, dormitory blocks, a multipurpose assembly hall, teachers’ quarters, and a school bus. Rev. Addo also requested that the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) designate the school as an examination centre so that students would no longer have to travel to New Abirim for their final exams, a change that would reduce stress and other difficulties.
He commended the Queen Mother for initiating the dormitory project, expressing confidence that its completion would boost student enrolment.
Report by Raskorsa.