The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo on Tuesday, joined the Ministry of Education and the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), to provide urgent relief items to students of Labone Senior High School affected by a recent fire outbreak.
The presentation which was made by the Regional Minster, Deputy Minister for Education, Hon. Clement Apaak, and the Director-General of NADMO, Dr. Joseph Kuyon, was made on behalf of government release the management of the school and parents of the affected students from distress.
The donated relief items include mattresses, roofing sheets, roofing nails, mosquito nets, blankets, plastic buckets and plastic plates aimed at supporting the affected students in recovering from the incident. The items will further provide immediate comfort and ensure minimal disruption to academic activities.
Speaking at the presentation, Hon. Ocloo noted that the Regional Coordinating Council was working closely with the La-Dadekotopon Municipal Assembly, the Ministry of Education and the management of the Labone Senior High to ensure that the facility that was destroyed was reconstructed in the shortest possible time. Adding that, this will ensure smooth teaching and learning.
She also expressed her concern for the students’ well-being and reiterated the regional administration’s commitment to assisting the school in every possible way.
The Deputy Minister of Education Hon. Clement Apaak, also reassured the school community of the government’s commitment to swiftly restoring the damaged facilities. He emphasized that efforts were underway to reconstruct affected structures and strengthen fire safety measures in schools across the country.
He also noted that investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing, and additional measures will be implemented to prevent future occurrences in the school.
The Director General of NADMO, Dr. Joseph Kuyon, on his part, highlighted NADMO’s role in disaster response and pledged continuous support.
Receiving the items on behalf of the management of Labone SHS, the headmistress of the school Madam Rejoice Acolor, together with the affected students, expressed gratitude the government and all other stakeholders for their timely intervention.