The Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) for Cape Coast, Hon. George Justice Arthur, has commissioned a newly constructed Kindergarten (KG) school block at St. Nicholas Anglican School in Cape Coast, urging teachers and school authorities to make effective use of the facility and ensure it is well maintained.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Hon. Arthur emphasized the importance of protecting public educational infrastructure, stressing that the facility was built to enhance teaching and learning at the foundational level. He encouraged teachers to take good care of the building so that it serves its purpose for many years to come.
The newly commissioned KG block comprises two entertainment rooms, learning rooms, washrooms, and a headmistress’ office, providing a safe and conducive environment for early childhood education.
The Headmistress of St. Nicholas Anglican School, Mrs. Penelope Aikins, expressed her appreciation to the MCE and the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly for the project. She assured authorities that the school would ensure the facility is properly maintained and effectively utilized for the benefit of the pupils.
She further noted that the new structure would significantly improve teaching and learning outcomes, particularly for kindergarten pupils who require a supportive and child-friendly environment.
In a related development, Hon. George Justice Arthur also cut the sod for the construction of a CHPS compound at Amoakufua in the Brofoyedur area of Cape Coast, marking the commencement of another major health infrastructure project in the metropolis.
The proposed CHPS compound will include an Outpatient Department (OPD), consulting room, dispensary, male and female wards, and a nurses’ quarters, aimed at improving access to quality healthcare services for residents of Amoakufua and surrounding communities.
The Metropolitan Director of Health Services, Mr. Samuel K. Fosu, expressed profound gratitude to the MCE for approving the project, noting that the directorate had advocated for the facility for nearly three years.
According to him, the construction of the CHPS compound would help reduce pressure on existing health facilities in Cape Coast and bring healthcare services closer to the people.
Addressing the contractors, the MCE directed that local youth from the community should be engaged in the construction works rather than relying on external labor, in order to promote local employment and ensure community ownership of the project.
Hon. Arthur further announced plans to provide a mechanised borehole to supply water to the CHPS compound and the surrounding community, reinforcing the Assembly’s commitment to sustainable healthcare delivery.
The commissioning of the KG block and the sod-cutting ceremony for the CHPS compound underscore the Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly’s continued efforts to improve education and healthcare infrastructure across the metropolis.
Story Written by DjQwequ / Kobby Kyei Media
