GETFund secures private funding for GH¢18.7m Achimota dormitory project

The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has officially begun construction on a new 250-bed boys' dormitory at Achimota School, thanks to private funding of GH¢18.7 million. This initiative, known as the Education Financing and Partnership Initiative (EFPI), was secured through a donation from Saka Homes, a company owned by a former student of Achimota School. The donor, Ebenezer Kwadwo Saka Addo-Mensah, is the first individual to fully sponsor a project under the GETFund program.

The sod-cutting ceremony, which marked the official start of the project, was conducted by GETFund Administrator Paul Adjei. The event took place at Achimota School on Thursday, August 6. Adjei expressed that the project exemplifies a collective effort to enhance educational infrastructure and uphold the standards of learning. He also praised Mr. Addo-Mensah for his commitment to his alma mater, highlighting the significant role that alumni can play in supporting education in Ghana.

Adjei emphasized that the quality of education is not solely dependent on effective teaching methods, but also on the availability of safe, modern, and conducive learning facilities for students.