Member of Parliament for Builsa North Constituency in the Upper East Region, Lawyer James Agalga has said that he has vested interest in the growth of the Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) in the region. While admitting that he cannot support the sector’s growth alone, he asked for support from well-meaning individuals and organisations.
The MP together with community members built and handed over a six-unit classroom block with ultra-modern toilet facilities and available potable water to enhance the teaching and learning activities of a Community Day Senior High Technical School which started in the Chuchuliga community sometime last year.
The school started in a dilapidated basic school structure with a student population of 48. It is currently running courses such as Business, Technical and Home Science/Catering.
Chuchuliga is said to be the second-largest community in the Builsa North Municipality and for the past years has never had a single Senior high school structure, unlike its neighbouring communities until now.
Speaking at a short handover ceremony held at Chuchuliga Nawaana No 1, Lawyer Agalga noted that he was happy to hear that the school focus was on only the practice aspect.
“If we look at the educational system we have reached now, practically oriented courses are the only way to equipping the youth to their high height. So, I can’t be happier than now that the school has focused on that”, he added.
The MP however appreciated the chiefs and opinion leaders of the area for their remarkable support in offering their lands free of charge to assist the initiative, adding that, he will continue to support the school in any kind until any tangible support comes from the government.
Though the Chuchuliga Senior High/Technical School is yet to be absorbed by the government, opinion leaders and traditional rules in the area are hoping that more support will come from government agencies and other stakeholders in education.
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