Naa Koryoo outlines education projects, defends representation of Kasoa constituents

Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunor, Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, discussed ongoing and planned educational infrastructure projects in her constituency during an interview on Women's Voice on GBC News Channel. Acknowledging the challenges of representing Awutu Senya East, a large and densely populated constituency, the MP highlighted her commitment to engaging constituents and addressing their concerns.

She emphasized that while she cannot attend to every resident's needs, she remains dedicated to the cause. During her first year in office, the MP faced criticism about her presence in the constituency and her residency. Okunor dismissed these claims, insisting that Kasoa has been her home for over two decades, where she still resides with her family.

In her first year as an MP, she described the experience as both challenging and fulfilling, emphasizing her sense of responsibility. She shared details of educational interventions, such as the rehabilitation of underdeveloped schools and plans to construct new classroom blocks. Plans for a new Kindergarten facility at Ofankor and Opeikuma, as well as a proposed educational facility at Ewutu Prisons, were disclosed.

The latter would accommodate pupils from Kindergarten to Junior High School, managed jointly by the Ghana Education Service and the Prisons Service. Additionally, the MP announced plans to establish another senior high school to accommodate Kasoa's growing population of young people. With young people accounting for around 78% of the constituency's population, the new institution aims to enhance secondary education access.

Furthermore, the MP revealed intentions to establish a tertiary institution to offer more opportunities for the youth. She also disclosed plans to expand infrastructure at Odupong Senior High School, including an additional classroom block and a boarding facility for female students to ensure their safety and welfare.