The Eastern Regional Minister, Hon. Eric Kwakye Darfour has commissioned a two Storey girls dormitory block for Koforidua Technical Institute (KOTECH), here in the Eastern Region.
The government, according to the Eric Kwakye Darfour has made tremendous investment education because it would open the door to prosperity, poverty alleviation and a better society, adding that, “This is why the government is committing a lot of resources into the educational sector of our economy through the introduction of free Senior High School.”
The Eastern Regional Minister indicated that the government is very committed to Technical and Vocational Education and Training because it was crucial to Ghana’s development and would make students independent.
Addressing the students, Hon. Darfour encouraged them to concentrate on their studies to enable them contribute meaningfully to the development of the country and be useful citizens to the society.
The Principal of the school, Rev. Theophilus Nunoo in his short address thanked the government led by the President, Nana Akufo-Addo for the completion of the girl’s dormitory. He stated that the construction of the dormitory block was a joy to students, staff, and management of the school since girls in the boarding house were currently housed in the principal’s bungalow and a classroom block.
He also commended the government for the Free SHS policy because it has enabled a lot of students to gain admission to the school. He pointed out that because there was a hope for self-employment after school, a lot of JHS candidates prefer to be trained at the technical institutions.
The 2-storey dormitory block consisted of ten dormitories rooms, two teacher’s apartments, 18 unit water closets, and a sizeable bathroom to contain 30 people at a time, ironing bay and washing area. The project was funded by GETFund.
Koforidua Technical Institute has a student population of 2450 students, with 350 girls and 2100 boys.
Source: Mybrytfmonline.com
