{
  "id": 11524954,
  "title": "Education infrastructure investment will drive Banda’s development – Ahmed Ibrahim",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/education-infrastructure-investment-will-drive-bandas-development",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T20:54:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/education-infrastructure-investment-will-drive-bandas-development-ahmed-ibrahim/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources, Ahmed Ibrahim, emphasizes the importance of investing in educational infrastructure for Banda's development. He believes that expanding and modernizing facilities at Bandaman Senior High Technical School will equip students with the necessary scientific, technical, and vocational skills to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the district. Speaking during an inspection of GETFund projects, Mr. Ibrahim stressed that Banda should move away from agriculture dependence and prioritize education and skills development. He explained that the government has acquired 44,000 acres of land for the Bui Hydro Dam project, which will significantly impact the predominantly farming communities in the area. Mr. Ibrahim highlighted the urgency of acquiring technical and scientific skills to benefit from the project's opportunities, as only a small number of Bui Power Authority's 644 workers are from Banda. The minister's priority is to strengthen secondary and technical education in STEM, focusing on producing professionals like electrical and mechanical engineers, doctors, and accountants. The newly upgraded school, equipped with a modern STEM laboratory, will enable the district to produce teachable children for secondary schools and secure employment in major institutions and projects.",
  "summary": "Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources and Member of Parliament for Banda, Ahmed Ibrahim, says the government’s investment in educational infrastructure is critical to developing the human capital needed to drive sustainable development in the district.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}