Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak, Minister for the Interior and Member of Parliament for Asawase, on Friday commissioned a multi-million cedi 400-bed girls’ dormitory for Kumasi Academy, marking a major milestone in improving the learning environment for female students at the school.
The project, funded through the GETFund and facilitated by the minister’s intervention, is expected to ease the long-standing accommodation deficit that has affected female students at the school for years.
Beyond providing spacious sleeping quarters, the new facility is complemented by a modern 20-seater toilet facility and 20 bathing cubicles, demonstrating a strong commitment to enhancing hygiene, comfort, and overall student welfare.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) after the commissioning, Alhaji Muntaka expressed joy and relief at successfully bringing the project to completion after it had stalled for twelve years.
Initiated in 2013, the project suffered prolonged delays following a change of government, leaving it abandoned until his recent intervention.
“Today, I am a happy person to commission this project,” he said, stressing the importance of continuous investment in educational infrastructure.
He reaffirmed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government’s dedication to prioritising education and ensuring that schools across the country are equipped with facilities that support effective teaching and learning.
Alhaji Muntaka also revealed that he is in discussions with the Minister for Education to advocate for the elevation of Kumasi Academy to a Grade A status.
However, he emphasised that such an upgrade must be aligned with the provision of standard infrastructure and other essential facilities.
He assured the school authorities of his unrelenting commitment to ensuring the completion of all outstanding projects on campus, adding that improving the educational landscape of his constituency remains a top priority.
The Minister encouraged students to stay focused on their studies and avoid harmful behaviours, particularly drug abuse, which he warned could jeopardise their prospects.
He urged the school community to instill a strong sense of responsibility in maintaining the new dormitory and other facilities to ensure their longevity and continued benefit to future generations.
Mr Samuel Gato, Headmaster of Kumasi Academy, expressed profound gratitude to the Minister for his various interventions toward the school’s development.
These include the provision of a pick-up vehicle, a bus, and 1,500 pieces of furniture that have significantly enhanced the school’s operational efficiency.
He also highlighted ongoing challenges confronting the school, such as the deplorable state of internal roads, an abandoned ICT project requiring urgent attention, and inadequate classroom space to accommodate the rising student population.
He appealed for swift action to address these concerns to maintain the school’s standard of quality education.
