The District Director of Education in South Tongu, Celestine S.A. Korsi Agordo, has denied any knowledge of a fully equipped ICT centre that has been abandoned for two years at the Comboni Vocational and Technical Institute.
In an interview, Agordo stated, “If the matter had come to my attention or if I had been aware of it, I would have taken action because it is always my goal to ensure that students of South Tongu also get integrated into the global community.”
Students at the institute have been without access to essential technology resources, despite the centre being equipped with computers. The lab has remained closed, and some equipment, including air conditioning units, have been stolen.
Dr. Ken Ashigbey, CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, has urged the Minister of Education, the District Director of Education, and the District Chief Executive to take immediate steps to reopen the abandoned computer laboratory.
“When I informed the district Director of Education, she wasn’t even aware. I am appealing to the relevant authorities to reopen this lab for the students,” Ashigbey said.
The abandonment of the ICT centre has left students frustrated, and Adom News spoke with several students off-camera who expressed their disappointment. The situation highlights the need for urgent attention to ensure students in the district have access to vital technology resources.
