KMA donates 400 recycled plastic desks to four Kumasi SHSs
As part of efforts to improve teaching and learning and address furniture deficits, the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has donated 400 mono metal-recycled plastic desks to four senior high schools in the metropolis.
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has donated 400 recycled plastic desks to four senior high schools in the metropolis. These schools include Prince of Peace SHS, Wesley Girls' SHS, Kumasi Senior High Technical School (KSTS), and Islamic SHS, each receiving 100 desks. The donation aims to address furniture shortages and improve teaching and learning in these institutions.
Metropolitan Chief Executive Richard Ofori-Agyeman Boadi, speaking at the presentation, stated the government's commitment to enhancing educational infrastructure and creating conducive learning environments for students. The donation is part of the KMA's broader efforts to improve educational facilities in the metropolis. The assembly plans to procure and distribute over 1,000 additional furniture sets before the end of the year.
Recycled plastic desks are chosen for their durability, environmental friendliness, and low maintenance requirements. The government aims to phase out wooden desks within the next five years, promoting sustainability by reducing deforestation and encouraging recycling. Ofori-Agyeman Boadi called on stakeholders, particularly alumni, to support the phase-out of wooden furniture and address furniture deficits in schools.
The beneficiary schools were encouraged to maintain the furniture properly to ensure longevity and continued student benefits. The Head of the Planning and Statistics Unit of the Metro Education Directorate, Judith Mensah-Bamford, received the desks for the Education Directorate and expressed gratitude for the assembly's support.
She highlighted the desks' role in alleviating pressure on existing furniture and enhancing student comfort. However, she noted that inadequate furniture and other infrastructure constraints remain significant challenges in education. She called for increased investment and resource allocation to the sector to address these gaps.
The beneficiary schools' headteachers welcomed the donation, stating it would create a more conducive learning environment and potentially improve academic performance. They promised to adopt proper maintenance practices to protect the furniture and redirect limited resources towards other educational needs. The KMA pledged to continue collaborating with the Ministry of Education and other stakeholders to improve education quality in the metropolis.
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