- Sokode Gbogame residents seek government action on infrastructure issues
- The M/A (B) JHS is overcrowded and unsafe for students and teachers
- The school faces issues like poor furniture and broken infrastructure
The residents of Sokode Gbogame in the Ho Central Municipality of the Volta Region have urgently called on the government and relevant authorities to address critical infrastructure issues affecting their community, especially in the areas of education and local development.
The Mankrado of the Sokode Traditional Area, Togbe Wusu Krakani III, voiced his deep concerns over the poor state of social amenities in the region.
In an exclusive interview with Adom News, he highlighted the unsafe condition of the Sokode Gbogame M/A (B) JHS, describing it as a dangerous environment for both students and teachers.
The school lacks adequate classrooms for the growing student population, and its deteriorating structure poses significant risks.
Togbe Wusu Krakani III also called for the completion of the unfinished market in the area, proposing that it could be repurposed to improve educational facilities or contribute to other community development projects.
He urged the Ho Central Municipal Assembly and the government to prioritize the completion of the facility for the benefit of the community. Another major concern raised by the traditional leader is the underutilized modern municipal abattoir within the Sokode Traditional Area.
He pointed out that the facility, which could boost the local economy, remains unused and is falling into disrepair.
He appealed to the government and municipal authorities to make the abattoir operational, stressing that a functioning facility would create jobs, support agribusiness, and enhance food security in the region.
Adding his voice to the call for help, the Assistant Headmaster of Sokode Gbogame M/A (B) JHS, Mr. Fessi Emil, outlined numerous challenges facing the school.
He revealed that since 2007, the school has been grappling with a lack of proper furniture, malfunctioning ceiling fans that make learning conditions unbearable due to excessive heat, and structurally weak classrooms that pose a danger to both students and staff. During a visit to the school, Adom News observed rusting zinc roofing, cracked walls, and damaged floors.
With no functioning fans, students were seen fanning themselves with their exercise books while lessons were ongoing.
