Wassa Mameiso Residents Build 3-Unit Classroom Block, Appeal for Government and NGO Support
Residents of Wassa Mameiso have built and inaugurated a 3-unit classroom block to establish a Junior High School, calling on government and NGOs to provide teachers, furniture, and learning resources to sustain the project.
Evans Kweku Oboafi Junior HARDROCK 
Wassa Mameiso, Western Region – The small but determined community of Wassa Mameiso has successfully completed a 3-unit classroom block, paving the way for the establishment of a Junior High School (JHS) in the area.
On a sunny day marked by excitement and pride, chiefs, committee members, and community dignitaries gathered for the inauguration ceremony. The air was filled with the sound of traditional drums as elders, parents, and students assembled to witness the milestone event.
The Ceremony
Dressed in vibrant traditional regalia, the community’s chiefs took center stage alongside local leaders and project committee members.
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Gratitude and Vision: Paramount Chief Nana Owusu Boori praised the collaborative effort, noting that education remains the key to unlocking the community’s potential.
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Symbolic Acts: The event featured ribbon-cutting, blessings from the chiefs, and cultural performances by local youth.
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Speeches of Hope: Leaders expressed optimism for the future and reiterated the need for sustained support from government agencies and NGOs.
The New JHS
The modern 3-unit classroom block will provide improved learning conditions for children graduating from primary school.
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Subjects Offered: Mathematics, science, social studies, and Ghanaian languages.
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Plans for Expansion: Community leaders hinted at partnerships to supply textbooks, furniture, and basic science equipment.
Impact on the Community
For many parents, the new school is a lifeline, saving children from traveling long distances to neighboring towns for junior high education.
“Education opens doors,” a community elder said, emphasizing that the project will inspire the next generation to aim higher.
The ceremony ended with a tour of the facility and pledges from residents to maintain and support the school.
Appeal for Support
The Wassa Mameiso community is calling on:
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Government: To post qualified teachers and provide teaching and learning materials.
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NGOs and Donors: To partner with the community to furnish the classrooms and equip a future computer and science lab.
As guests departed, a sense of optimism remained — signaling the beginning of a new chapter in Wassa Mameiso’s educational journey.
