Wesley Girls’ High School Launches 190th Anniversary Campaign Amidst Nationwide Drive for Educational Infrastructure

Educational institutions across Ghana are undergoing significant infrastructure transformations, anchored by the high-profile launch of the Wesley Girls’ High School (WGHS) 190th anniversary campaign. Spearheaded by Dr. Bertha Serwaa Bonsu Ayi, the campaign has set an ambitious fundraising target of GH¢6 million to rebuild preschool facilities and construct a modern kitchen. Originally scheduled for earlier in the month, the anniversary’s logo unveiling ceremony at the Wesley Towers Auditorium in Accra was rescheduled to July 18, 2026, after adverse weather and flooding in the capital forced a postponement to ensure the safety of alumni, students, and guests. Under the theme "Honouring Our Roots, Igniting Tomorrow," the school is introducing permanent philanthropic initiatives, including "The Order of Companions of the Hill" and "Friends of the Hill," to sustain its legacy of academic excellence.

In the Bono Region, the Member of Parliament for Wenchi, Alhaji Seidu Haruna, has mirrored this commitment to development by cutting sod for critical educational and health projects. Funded through the MP’s share of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFUND), the initiatives include a new Kindergarten block at the Abotareye Municipal Assembly Basic School and a Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound at Akete. Local authorities emphasized that these projects are designed to bridge the infrastructure gap in rural areas, aligning with the government’s Free Primary Healthcare policy and efforts to provide essential services to underserved residents. The MP has urged contractors to expedite work to ensure the immediate needs of the community are met.

Further south, Adaklu Senior High School (ADASEC) celebrated a historic milestone by holding its first speech and prize-giving day in its 42-year history. The event served as a platform to launch a GH¢400,000 underground water reservoir project, a vital piece of infrastructure supported by the school’s alumni. With student enrollment now exceeding 1,000, school officials and government representatives, including Minister of Roads and Highways Kwame Agbodza, highlighted the urgent need for continued resources to support high-achieving students. This celebration of academic progress underscores a broader trend of community-led development and alumni engagement in the Ghanaian education sector.

Despite these advancements, some communities continue to face acute challenges, highlighting the uneven distribution of resources. In Wassa Dompoase, Nana Opoku, the community's Chief, has issued a public appeal to the government and development partners to address severe overcrowding in the local school. The lack of sufficient classroom blocks is currently hindering effective teaching and learning, prompting calls for the Ministry of Education and NGOs to intervene. These varied developments—ranging from elite fundraising campaigns to grassroots appeals for basic facilities—illustrate the complex landscape of Ghana's educational sector as it strives to modernize and expand access for all students.