The Ghana Education Service (GES) in the Volta Region, particularly the North Tongu District, has affirmed its commitment to implementing measures aimed at encouraging displaced teachers to return to their classrooms.
This commitment follows the advocacy of Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, stressing the importance of enticing affected teachers back to ensure the continuity of education in the district.
Forgive Agoha, the Public Relations Officer of GES in the Volta Region, outlined the welfare initiatives being undertaken for the impacted teachers.
He highlighted recent support from various entities, stating, “Last week, the US Ambassador, [Ms. Virginia E. Palmer], together with the Minister of Education Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, came down to present some teaching-learning resources to our teachers. Through the support of UNICEF, we presented other teaching-learning materials and tents to our students.”
To alleviate the challenges faced by the affected teachers, USAID, the US Embassy, and UNICEF have offered support in the form of tokens, enabling them to purchase essential items lost due to the water spillage. Agoha emphasized these efforts, stating, “So these are some things we have put in place.”
In 2023, numerous residents in parts of the Volta and Greater Accra Regions experienced displacement, with their homes submerged and properties, including farmlands, destroyed due to the overflow of water from the dam.
