Government redeems pledge to complete abandoned projects – Kofi Buah

Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Member of Parliament for Ellembelle and Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has reaffirmed the government's pledge to finish abandoned projects before starting new ones. The MP emphasized that this approach would help conserve national resources, prevent project duplication, and ensure that taxpayers' money is spent wisely.

Buah made these remarks during the inauguration of a state-of-the-art, 12-unit classroom block at Kikam Technical Institute (KIMTECH) in Ellembelle District, Western Region. The project, which was initially abandoned in 1973 as a girls' dormitory and later reinstated under President John Dramani Mahama's administration in 2025, showcased the government's commitment to completing unfinished projects.

The MP stated that the government had enhanced resources for KIMTECH, transforming it into one of Ghana's premier technical institutes. Buah promised further investments, such as providing industrial machines and a pick-up van for the institute, to boost technical education and reduce unemployment. Western Regional Director of TVET, Anthony Oware Agyekum, applauded President Mahama's efforts in revamping the abandoned project, elevating KIMTECH to a Category A institution.

With the addition of St. Theresa’s, St. Luke’s, and other institutions, the Nzema enclave now boasts 10 technical institutes, surpassing the Greater Sekondi-Takoradi area, which has eight. The Regional Director called for increased opportunities for technical institutes in the area to bolster the connection between industry and education.

KIMTECH Principal, Emmanuel A. Anomah, thanked Buah for his numerous contributions to the school and appealed for additional support, including a new pick-up vehicle, asphalt overlay of access roads, and a 12-unit toilet facility to accommodate the growing student population.