Headteachers of Akyem Adukrom Basic School and Kyebi Islamic Basic School in the Abuakwa South Municipality have appealed to the government and benevolent individuals to come to their aid, citing a dire shortage of desks, teaching materials, and infrastructure needed to enhance effective teaching and learning.

According to the school authorities, the lack of adequate furniture has become a major impediment to classroom engagement, as many pupils are compelled to sit on the bare floor during lessons.
They added that the situation not only affects concentration and academic performance but also poses health risks to the children.

In an effort to alleviate some of the challenges faced by schools in the municipality, philanthropist Kojo Adjei Mohammed, CEO of Tako God's Resources Ltd, also known as King Kojo Tako, has extended a helping hand to three basic schools in the area. His donation included 2,000 exercise books, assorted drinks and biscuits, and GH¢10,000 in financial support.

Beyond the educational sector, King Kojo Tako also supported the wider community by donating clothes and provisions to 400 widows and settling hospital bills for mothers who were unable to pay at the Kyebi Government Hospital.

Speaking to Adom News, Nana Adu Danso, an aide to the philanthropist, explained that the gesture forms part of King Kojo Tako’s commitment to promoting social welfare and educational development in the Eastern Region.

He further encouraged the youth to emulate such acts of kindness by contributing in their own ways to uplift deprived communities.

The headteachers of both Adukrom and Kyebi Islamic Basic Schools expressed gratitude for the donation but reiterated the urgent need for government intervention and sustained community support to ensure that all pupils have access to conducive learning environments.

“Our children deserve better learning conditions. They need desks, books, and classrooms that inspire learning,” one headteacher said. “We are pleading with the government and NGOs to step in before the situation worsens.”

The appeal highlights the persistent infrastructural and resource gaps facing many public basic schools in Ghana, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas like Abuakwa South.