Construction has restarted on the long-abandoned Dorimon E-block in the Wa West constituency. This project, stalled for a decade, now aims for completion within the next three to four months.
Wa West Member of Parliament Peter Toobu Lanchene intensified efforts to resume the project. The accelerated construction targets the 2026/2027 academic year. The MP's inspection revealed significant damage and theft at the site.
This initiative aligns with broader efforts to improve educational infrastructure across Ghana, especially in rural areas. Government data consistently shows disparities in facility access between urban and rural schools. Addressing such long-stalled projects is crucial for national human capital development.
Gideon Kugbonu, Managing Director of Construction Ways Ltd, detailed the damage. He stated, "Ten years down the line, I have seen that the wind has destroyed the roof, and I have ordered new roofing sheets." Mr. Kugbonu also reported vandalism, collapsed walls, and stolen electrical components. He appealed to the central government to review the contract value due to current economic realities. He emphasized that the project's contract value has only been reviewed once over 10 years.
The successful completion of the Dorimon E-block will provide essential learning spaces for students. The Ministry of Education will likely closely monitor progress to ensure the September completion target is met. This could encourage similar interventions for other languishing infrastructure projects across the country.
In a related development, Mr. Lanchene personally donated 40 plastic chairs to the Dorimon-Oli Kindergarten. This school, recently absorbed by the Ghana Education Service (GES), previously had pupils sitting on the floor. Sherine Klu, the kindergarten's only teacher, explained the difficulty for young children to write without proper seating. She said, "When it's time to write, they sit on the floor, and that makes the work very difficult."
This intervention addresses an immediate need for early childhood education resources. The MP highlighted the economic importance of reliable childcare, enabling rural women to participate in activities like shea nut processing. Improving educational access and quality is a core component of Ghana’s long-term economic growth strategy. Policy makers watch these local interventions to inform national spending and resource allocation.