The Minister of Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has announced that engineers from the Ghana Armed Forces have visited the Asuokow community in the Eastern Region to assess the challenges faced by schoolchildren who must cross a dangerous water body to access education. This initiative comes after President John Dramani Mahama directed that the issue be addressed urgently, following the circulation of a viral video highlighting the problem. In a Facebook post on Monday, February 10th, Dr. Omane Boamah assured the public that the government is committed to finding a lasting solution.
“Engineers of the Ghana Armed Forces have already visited the Asuokow community (where young school children have to cross this water body to access school) in the Eastern Region,” he stated. The Minister reiterated the government’s dedication to resolving the issue, emphasising that steps are being taken to ensure the safety of the children and the entire community. “As President John Dramani Mahama assured Ghanaians, we’re working to permanently and urgently resolve the challenge the people and the schoolchildren of Asuokow are facing,” he added.
The visit by the military engineers marks the beginning of efforts to provide a safer alternative for schoolchildren, demonstrating the government’s commitment to improving access to education and protecting vulnerable communities.
By: Ernest K. Arhinful
