President John Dramani Mahama has cut sod for the construction of a multipurpose hall at the SDA College of Education as part of his Eastern Region “Resetting Tour.”
Speaking at the ceremony, the President reflected on his previous visit to the institution, where he launched the government’s No Fee Stress Policy aimed at easing the financial burden on students transitioning to tertiary education.
“I am pleased to return to the SDA College of Education, a place where, just a year ago, we gathered to launch a promise that spoke directly to the future of our young people,” he said.
He explained that although the Free SHS policy has expanded access to secondary education, many students still face challenges advancing to higher levels. “That policy was designed to remove that barrier and give every qualified Ghanaian child a fair chance to continue their education without financial strain,” he added.
President Mahama noted that the sod-cutting ceremony fulfills a commitment made during his earlier visit, when the college’s leadership outlined key infrastructure needs, including a multipurpose hall, hostel facilities, and transportation support.
“It is in response to that request that we are here today to cut sod for the construction of this multipurpose hall,” he stated.
According to him, the facility will serve as a hub for academic, social, and community activities, significantly enhancing the learning environment for both students and staff.
He further revealed that additional interventions are underway to address other needs of the college, including plans to provide a bus. He also announced that principals of educational institutions are benefiting from the distribution of official vehicles, noting that the SDA College principal is among recipients of the Toyota Prado vehicles.
“These interventions form part of our broader effort to support teacher training institutions, because the quality of education in our country depends on the strength of the teachers we produce,” he emphasized.
The President commended the leadership, staff, and students of the college for their dedication and service, assuring them of government’s continued support.
“I assure you that government remains committed to supporting this institution and others like it as we work together to improve education across the country,” he said.
President Mahama concluded his remarks by thanking the school for the warm reception, noting that he was expected to attend the May Day celebrations in Koforidua shortly after the event.
Story: Patrick Asford Boadu
