Atwima Nwabiagya North: Rainstorm destroys Primary, JHS School block in Asuofua

A rainstorm that hit parts of the Ashanti Region last Tuesday night has destroyed classroom blocks at the Asuofua R/C Primary School in the Atwima Nwabiagya North district.

Strong winds accompanied the rain, which lasted about an hour. As a result, the roof of approximately 15 classrooms, including the office and computer lab in the primary school block, was ripped off. Additionally, the Junior High School (JHS) block collapsed, leaving the furniture and teaching materials exposed to the rain.

During Silver FM’s Akwadaa Nyame’s visit to the school, we observed certain students drying rain-soaked books while others engaged in recreational activities.

Speaking to the Assembly Member for Asuofua-Asamang electoral area, Micheal Osei Kwaku stated that, considering the damage caused to the school, it would need major repair works to bring it back to normal.

He said the school was yet to receive help from the government.

He added that apart from the roof that had been ripped off, the building was also in a deplorable state. According to him, the building last saw some repair works done on it many years years ago.

Story by Mensah Abrampah