Students at Sibi Jato Kparekpare D/A Junior High School in the Nkwanta North District of the Oti Region are facing hazardous learning conditions due to damaged classrooms. Nearly a year ago, strong winds tore off parts of the school’s roof, leaving some sections exposed.
A recent visit by Adom News revealed that several classrooms still have hanging and torn roof sheets precariously attached. With limited usable space, students have been forced to crowd into the remaining sheltered areas, organizing their books and desks in sections they consider safer to continue lessons.
Both teachers and students say the situation has made learning a daily struggle. Classes are often interrupted during rain or when clouds form, as there is no assurance the classrooms will remain dry or safe. The weakened structures and dangling roof sheets also raise fears of potential collapse, endangering the lives of students and staff.
Area Assembly Member George Konja Bingan expressed concern over the lack of progress in addressing the problem. He noted that appeals to the relevant authorities have not yielded any action despite the evident risks. He added that poor conditions are affecting school attendance, with some parents transferring their children to nearby schools or keeping them home to work on farms.
Bingan is urging the government, particularly President John Dramani Mahama and the District Chief Executive of Nkwanta North, to intervene urgently and repair the school, warning that any delay could lead to a preventable tragedy.
Students have also appealed for immediate assistance, emphasizing that they want to learn but cannot do so safely under the current conditions. They are calling on authorities to treat the situation as an emergency and restore their classrooms to a safe state.
