Gyamfi Kumanini Senior High/Technical School (GYASTECH) in Wamahinso, located in the Asutifi North District of the Ahafo Region, is in urgent need of infrastructural support, with school authorities calling on the Ministry of Education and other stakeholders to intervene.

In an interview with JoyNews, Mr Stephen Tiah Adams, Assistant Headmaster in charge of Administration, outlined a number of critical challenges hampering academic work and endangering the well-being of students and staff.

“Our students have no dining hall, no proper assembly hall, and the school lacks even basic vehicles for transporting students and staff,” he revealed. “We’re also grappling with water shortages, inadequate classrooms, and a severe lack of furniture.”

He added that the school’s science and ICT laboratories are non-functional, leaving students at a disadvantage in practical education. The technical department, he noted, lacks the tools and materials necessary for hands-on training.

“How can we expect our students to compete in science and technology when we don’t even have the lab space or equipment to teach them? Our technical students are learning theory without tools, and that’s unacceptable,” Mr Adams lamented.

Beyond infrastructure, the school’s sanitation system is reportedly in a deplorable state, with students using unsafe and inhumane toilet facilities. Limited space has also left classrooms overcrowded, affecting teaching and learning.

“We’re appealing to the Ministry of Education, NGOs, the Regional Minister, DCE, and all stakeholders in education. Our students deserve better. The conditions here are simply not conducive to quality education,” he urged.

As Ghana continues to champion educational reforms and youth development, the plight of institutions like GYASTECH highlights the urgent need to bridge infrastructure gaps and ensure that all students have equal opportunities to succeed.