Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has visited the site of a recently collapsed school building, expressing deep concern over the incident and assuring affected families of swift government intervention.
Arriving at the scene earlier today, the Vice President was accompanied by local officials, emergency responders, and community leaders. She inspected the damage firsthand and received briefings from disaster management authorities on ongoing rescue and recovery efforts.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang described the incident as “deeply troubling,” emphasizing that schools must remain safe spaces for children. She extended her sympathies to families affected by the collapse and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.
“We cannot allow negligence or substandard construction to put the lives of our children at risk,” she stated firmly. “Government will ensure that those responsible are held accountable, and immediate steps will be taken to prevent a recurrence.”
Emergency teams continue to clear debris at the site, while some injured victims are receiving treatment at nearby health facilities. Authorities have also launched an investigation to determine the cause of the collapse, with early suspicions pointing to structural weaknesses.
The Vice President further directed relevant agencies to conduct safety audits of school buildings across the region to identify and address potential hazards.
Community members gathered at the scene expressed gratitude for the Vice President’s visit, saying it brings hope that urgent action will be taken to improve infrastructure and protect students.
The incident has sparked renewed national conversations about building standards and enforcement, particularly in public institutions, as citizens call for stricter regulations to safeguard lives.
Story By: Eric Boateng
