Ghana Gas has handed over a dormitory after renovating a boys’ dormitory at Nkroful Agricultural Senior High School (Nkroful Agric SHS) in the Ellembelle District. This project was part of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
The school, which had not seen any major repairs since it was established in 1962, can now offer better living conditions for its students.
Key Takeaway to Dormitory for Nkroful Agric SHS
- Dormitory for Nkroful Agric SHS: Ghana Gas hands over a dormitory block to Nkroful Agric SHS, showing the company’s commitment to improving education and community infrastructure through its CSR efforts.
Background and Reason for the Renovation
Nkroful Agric SHS is located in the Ellembelle District and has needed urgent repairs, especially to its boys’ dormitory. The dormitory had not been renovated since 1962 when the school was known as Nyaniba Middle Boarding School.
The management of the school reached out to businesses and organisations for help, and Ghana National Gas Company responded to their appeal.
As part of its efforts to give back to the community, Ghana Gas undertook the renovation project. This is just one example of how the company is contributing to the development of the communities around it.
The newly renovated dormitory will provide students with a much-improved living environment, helping them focus more on their studies.
Ghana Gas’s Continued Support for Nkroful Agric SHS
At the handover ceremony, Mr Sarfo Hayford, Community Relations Manager for Ghana National Gas Company, spoke on behalf of the company’s CEO and the Board Chairman. He emphasised that the company remains committed to giving back to communities through its CSR programmes.
In 2022, Ghana Gas also provided the school with a 24-seater toilet facility, showing its ongoing support for improving the school’s infrastructure.
During the event, Mr Hayford announced that the company is considering building a 12-unit classroom block for Nkroful Agric SHS. This would help the school address its space limitations, which have forced it to run a double-track system.
The double-track system was introduced to accommodate the growing number of students in schools with limited facilities, but the school hopes to return to a single-track system once its infrastructure is improved.
Mr Hayford also urged the school’s management, staff, and students to take good care of the new dormitory and other facilities provided to them. He emphasised the importance of maintaining these resources for the benefit of future students.
Gratitude and Further Appeals for Support
The headmaster of Nkroful Agric SHS, Mr Joseph Kwaw Blay, expressed deep gratitude on behalf of the school. He thanked Ghana Gas and the contractor who completed the renovation.
Mr Blay highlighted the importance of the renovated dormitory, calling it a valuable addition to the school’s facilities and a lasting tribute to Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, who valued education.
He also reiterated the school’s need for additional infrastructure, including a new 12-unit classroom block. This, he said, would allow the school to transition back to the single-track system, improving the learning experience for students.
He appealed to the Member of Parliament and the District Chief Executive to support the school in addressing these needs.
Government and District Support for Education
Western Regional Director of Education, Mr George Effah, also attended the event and thanked Ghana Gas for its partnership with the Ghana Education Service (GES).
He praised the company for its role in supporting the government’s goal of improving education, especially in the Western Region. The renovation, he noted, would positively impact the academic success of students at Nkroful Agric SHS.
Mr Effah also acknowledged the government’s Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, which has made education more accessible to Ghanaians.
He credited this policy with increasing school enrolment, although it has also created challenges in terms of infrastructure and resources. He expressed hope that more organisations would follow Ghana Gas’s example in supporting schools.
Ellembelle District Chief Executive (DCE), Mr Kwasi Bonzoh, expressed similar gratitude in a speech read on his behalf. He praised Ghana Gas for its contributions to the development of schools and communities in the Nzema area.
He also urged the company to continue supporting projects like the renovation of the girls’ dormitory, which is expected to be completed within a month.
Conclusion
Ghana Gas handing over a dormitory block to Nkroful Agric SHS is part of its ongoing commitment to supporting education and local development. The renovated boys’ dormitory will help improve the living conditions for students and provide them with a better environment for learning.
With plans for further projects, including a new classroom block, Ghana Gas is playing a key role in enhancing education in the Ellembelle District. The school and community are hopeful that more support will continue to come from both the company and the government.
