The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donates Ultramodern Classroom Block to Odorgonno SHS
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has demonstrated its commitment to education in Ghana with the donation of a state-of-the-art 6-unit classroom block and a 10-seater restroom facility to Odorgonno Senior High School in the Ga Central Municipality. The donation, made in collaboration with the office of Dickson Adomako Kissi, Member of Parliament for the Anyaa Sowutuom Constituency, aims to supplement the school’s inadequate classrooms and improve the learning environment.
Elder S. Gifford Nielsen, General Authority Seventy and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Africa West Area, emphasized the importance of education in individual and community development. “This day represents a critical milestone in our commitment to providing high-quality education and building a better future for our children,” he said.
Flint Ekyem Mensah, Director for Temporal Affairs of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, noted that the new classroom block symbolizes hope, opportunity, and the Church’s unwavering commitment to educating all children. Dickson Adomako Kissi, Member of Parliament for the Anyaa Sowutuom Constituency, expressed his appreciation for the Church’s support, highlighting the government’s efforts to prioritize education.
Patrick Mensah, Headmaster of the school, expressed gratitude for the facility, which will help alleviate overcrowding and provide a dedicated space for science demonstration lessons. He also appealed to the Church to consider assisting with the establishment of a boys’ hostel and scientific laboratory.
Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, Deputy Minister of Education, pledged to address the outstanding school requests, aiming to transform teaching and learning to improve access and quality education. The commissioning ceremony was attended by various dignitaries, including the Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, Regional Director of Education, and Municipal Chief Executive of Ga Central.
