By: Sarah Baafi
President John Dramani Mahama has announced an ambitious plan to transform educational infrastructure in the Savannah Region, promising significant investments aimed at improving access and quality.
Speaking at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Gonjaland Youth Association in Buipe, the former President emphasized that education remains a critical pathway to development and opportunity.
“Education is the bridge between where we are and where we aspire to be,” he stated, assuring residents of accelerated efforts to uplift the sector across the region.
As part of the plan, Mahama revealed that two new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) schools will be constructed in Busunu and Tinga to equip students with practical and future-ready skills. In addition, infrastructure across all senior high schools in the Savannah Region will be expanded to accommodate growing student populations and improve learning conditions.
He further announced a strategic upgrade of schools, with many Category C institutions to be elevated to Category B, and some Category B schools to attain Category A status—enhancing their resources, facilities, and academic standing.
A key highlight of the initiative is the planned transformation of Damongo Girls Senior High School into a model institution dedicated to empowering girls through quality education in the region.
The announcement was met with enthusiasm from participants at the event, as stakeholders expressed optimism that the proposed interventions will significantly boost educational outcomes and open new opportunities for young people in the Savannah Region.
