The Bongo Constituency Communications Officer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Daniel Asebila Agenre, has raised concerns about inadequate school furniture in the district, alleging that some pupils are forced to lie on classroom floors during lessons because of a shortage of desks.
He said pupils in Primary One, Two and Three at Zorkor Awaah Primary School were learning while sitting or lying on the floor, while those in Primary Four, Five and Six had to share desks, sometimes with as many as four pupils occupying a single desk.
Speaking on Bolga FM’s Tinmaalgo Sanga programme, Mr Agenre said he had visited some schools in the district and was disappointed by the conditions under which pupils were receiving their education.
He expressed concern that the shortage of furniture and other basic learning facilities could negatively affect teaching and learning.
Mr Agenre questioned why pupils continued to face such conditions despite repeated calls for improvements in educational infrastructure across the district.
He particularly drew attention to Zorkor Awaah Primary School, noting that the community was in the area from which the Bongo District Chief Executive, Diana Asoketarige Ayamga, hails.
The NPP Communications Officer urged the District Assembly and other relevant authorities to prioritise the provision of classroom furniture and improvements to school infrastructure.
He also criticised what he described as the slow pace of development under the current political leadership, insisting that residents deserved greater accountability for projects being implemented in the district.
Mr Agenre further claimed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communications team had scheduled Sunday to respond to statements made by the NPP.
According to him, the team had also requested assembly members to identify development projects undertaken in their respective communities.
He maintained that residents deserved clear information about ongoing and completed development projects, particularly those intended to improve education and other essential services.
Mr Agenre called on the district authorities to address the furniture shortage and ensure that pupils had access to suitable learning environments.
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