Authorities at Nkwanta Senior High School, Community Senior High Technical School, and Kyabobo Senior High School in the Oti Region have appealed for urgent support to provide food for their West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) candidates.

The appeal follows a surge in candidate numbers across the three schools, attributed to the ongoing conflict in the area.

The unrest has disrupted normal life and supply chains, posing severe challenges to school operations, particularly food provision.

Headmaster of Nkwanta SHS, Solomon Sarpong Bagmae, expressed concern about the well-being of the students preparing for their final examinations.

He said the increased candidate population has overwhelmed the school’s food supply, a situation that could negatively impact students’ concentration and performance.

“With the right support, our students will be in a better position to face the WASSCE,” Mr Bagmae said.

He added that the Nkwanta South conflict has not only destabilised the wider community but also strained resources at the school level.

Many families are unable to provide basic necessities, including food, for their wards. Despite these challenges, he commended the police and military for maintaining security on campus.

He said their regular patrols have helped to create a safer environment, especially as Visual Arts students prepare for their final practicals starting Monday, August 5, 2025.

Speaking to Adom News, some candidates said the security presence has made them feel safe. They also called on NGOs and individuals to come to their aid with food and other support.

Adom News correspondent Obrempongba K. Owusu, who visited the schools, observed that preparations were ongoing ahead of the Visual Arts practical exams. Logistics and materials had been distributed to candidates.

Peter Kofi Napah, head of the Visual Arts Department, confirmed that everything was in place for the exams.

He praised the collaboration between school authorities, the police, and the military, saying peace was gradually returning to the school community.