The Shama District Assembly is poised to undertake major educational infrastructure projects this year, financed through 80 percent of its District Assembly Common Fund (DACF) allocation.
This follows government’s recent pledge to strengthen direct support to Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) by ensuring that 80 percent of DACF resources are disbursed straight to local authorities.
Under the 2025 national budget, GH¢7.51 billion has been earmarked for the Common Fund to support key areas such as infrastructure development, sanitation and waste management, education, and health projects.
District Chief Executive (DCE) Denis Oti Dentu disclosed that the Assembly has already received its first-quarter allocation of GH₵2,632,374, which will serve as the initial capital for rolling out the planned educational projects.
“We have received the first quarter of the DACF as promised by the President, and we commend him for fulfilling that commitment. We have also been given clear guidelines on how the funds should be used,” he said.
He revealed that the Assembly will prioritize education infrastructure, with plans to construct three new classroom blocks and resume work on three stalled school projects.
He explained that residents should heave a sign of relief as ” we will construct a six unit classroom block at Anto, we will build a 2 unit Kindergarten block with ancillary facilities at Bosomdu Krobo and construction of JHS block at Awona Beach.”
In addition, abandoned school buildings at Komfueku, Shama, and Essaman have been earmarked for completion in line with directives to prioritize stalled projects.
The DCE assured residents that these initiatives will help bridge infrastructure gaps in the district’s education sector and improve learning conditions for pupils.
While outlining the infrastructure agenda, Mr. Dentu expressed concern over the district’s poor performance in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). He attributed the low scores to parental disinterest in pupils’ education, lack of teacher motivation, and an unconducive learning environment.
To address these issues, the Assembly plans to introduce a Teachers’ Award Scheme and launch an educational support program for brilliant but needy students.
He assured residents that these measures will not only improve school facilities but also raise educational outcomes across the district.
