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141-year-old AMECO Admin Block now Deathtrap.
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The administration block of the E.P. College of Education, Amedzofe, (AMECO) which was built in 1880, long before the establishment of the college in 1946, is now a deathtrap.
The windows of the 141-year-old building are falling apart while the wooden floors are caving in gradually based on the weight of growing staff strength, heavy furniture and other pieces of office equipment.
“The structure is growing weaker every day and we can only thank God for our safety; it is our prayer that help comes from the government soon before the structure starts giving way,” Dr Dickson Tsey, the Principal said at the 14th Congregation of the college last Saturday.
Throwing more light on the infrastructural challenges at the campus, Dr Tsey said that AMECO was a college with very limited and unattractive staff accommodation.
“Many of our staff members travel from Ho, Kpando, Vane and surrounding areas to work every day because of the lack of accommodation on campus and also in the Amedzofe town,” he said.
To address this problem, Dr Tsey said that the institution was collaborating with the AMECO alumni, students and staff to embark on a self-help project to put up a four-unit two-bedroom flat to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the college.
He appealed to corporate bodies and public-spirited individuals to support the project in various ways to ensure its speedy completion.
Dr Tsey said that an amount of GHS 600, 000 was needed to fix the main road to the college and the road network on campus.
“This is beyond the reach of the college and we humbly call on the Ho West District Assembly and the government to come to our aid,” he added.
Madam Elizabeth Ohene, Senior Advisor at the Office of the President who was the Guest Speaker donated four computers and four printers to the college.
FROM ALBERTO MARIO NORETTI, AMEDZOFE
President John Dramani Mahama today cut the sod for the construction of a 24-Hour Economy Model Market in Juapong, North Tongu District, marking the commencement of a transformative project aimed at boosting local commerce, creating sustainable jobs, and driving economic growth in the Volta Region.
The sod-cutting ceremony formed part of the President’s two-day ‘Resetting Ghana Tour’ of the Volta Region.
Addressing residents and stakeholders, President Mahama described the proposed facility as a modern economic centre designed to empower farmers, traders, entrepreneurs, and small businesses.
He noted that beyond serving as a marketplace, the project will provide critical infrastructure for storage, processing, packaging, distribution, digital commerce, and access to financial services.
The President reaffirmed Government’s commitment to accelerating development across the Volta Region through strategic investments in roads, healthcare, education, agriculture, transport, markets, and agro-industrial initiatives.
He highlighted Juapong’s strategic location and economic potential, indicating that the town is well-positioned to emerge as a key commercial and industrial destination within the region.
As part of the flagship 24-Hour Economy programme, the Juapong Model Market will be among the largest facilities under the initiative.
The project has been designated as a Category Four Market, the highest classification within the programme, reflecting its significance to the region’s economic transformation.
Broadcast journalist and aspiring National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Gomoa West, Blessed Godsbrain Smart, popularly known as Captain Smart, has pledged to embark on major infrastructure development if elected to represent the constituency in Parliament.
Speaking on Onua TV platform, Captain Smart said his priority would be to transform Gomoa West through extensive development projects.
“I will turn the constituency into a construction site,” he declared, stressing his commitment to improving infrastructure across the area.
Although much of his remarks focused on rallying supporters in local languages, he repeatedly assured residents that they would witness significant development under his leadership.
Captain Smart also urged party supporters to remain united and actively participate in the party’s internal activities ahead of the parliamentary primaries.
He expressed confidence in his bid and promised to work hard to improve the lives of people in Gomoa West if given the opportunity to serve as their parliamentary candidate.
By: Jacob Aggrey
