The Parents Teachers Association (PTA) of Anlo Technical Institute has commissioned a newly constructed girls’ dormitory, marking a significant step in addressing longstanding accommodation challenges particularly for female boarders.

The project, spearheaded by PTA Chairman Justice Kwabla Dela Amevor, is the result of nearly three years of sustained fundraising and collaboration between parents, school authorities and departmental staff. While the ground floor has been completed and is now in use, plans are underway to construct the first floor to expand capacity and safeguard the building’s structural integrity.

Speaking at the commissioning during the school’s Annual General Meeting, Mr Amevor underscored the urgency behind the initiative. He noted that inadequate boarding facilities have, for years, forced many students especially girls to seek accommodation off-campus under difficult and, at times, unsafe conditions.

“This project is not just infrastructure; it is a response to a real need affecting the welfare, safety and academic focus of our children,” he said, urging parents and stakeholders to continue supporting efforts to complete the next phase.

Mr Amevor disclosed that as of 28 March 2026, a total of GH¢834,526.00 had been invested in the ground floor and its auxiliary facilities. However, he cautioned that delays in completing the upper floor could expose structural components, such as iron rods, to deterioration, potentially driving up future costs.

He also called for greater commitment from parents in paying PTA dues and development levies, noting that arrears continue to constrain the Association’s capacity to undertake critical projects.

Adding a human perspective, a parent, Madam Ekuadzi Felicia, highlighted the acute accommodation difficulties in the area. She described the challenges many families face in securing safe lodging for their daughters, stressing that the new dormitory would bring much-needed relief.

The Principal of the institute, Jerome Afetorgbor, acknowledged the broader accommodation deficit affecting both girls and boys. While commending the PTA’s intervention, he emphasised that demand for boarding facilities still far exceeds supply, calling for sustained collaboration among stakeholders.

Beyond the dormitory project, the PTA has supported the school in other areas, including the procurement of air conditioners for administrative offices and contributions towards student activities. Mr Amevor said these efforts reflect the Association’s commitment to improving both academic and living conditions.

Despite the progress, challenges remain. PTA leadership pointed to financial pressures caused by delayed dues, as well as the broader demands of Ghana’s Free Senior High School policy, which still requires complementary support from parents to maintain quality education and student welfare.

For many at Anlo Technical Institute, the newly commissioned dormitory represents more than a physical structure it stands as a symbol of community action, resilience and a shared commitment to creating a safer and more supportive environment for students.