Paga Youth Movement renews call for reconstruction of Paga SHS girls’ dormitory
The dormitory was destroyed by fire in 2021 and has yet to be rehabilitated. At this year’s Panafest and Emancipation Day celebration held at the Pikworo Slave Camp, the Chairman of the Movement, Aborah Wenawome, voiced deep concern over the prolonged delay and its impact on female students.
The Paga Youth Movement has renewed its appeal for the reconstruction of the girls’ dormitory block at Paga Senior High School and for the school to be officially recognised as a boarding institution.
The dormitory was destroyed by fire in 2021 and has yet to be rehabilitated. At this year’s Panafest and Emancipation Day celebration held at the Pikworo Slave Camp, the Chairman of the Movement, Aborah Wenawome, voiced deep concern over the prolonged delay and its impact on female students.
“Since the fire, countless appeals have been made to both government agencies and benevolent individuals for reconstruction, but sadly, the dormitory still lies in ruins, abandoned and forgotten. The impact of this neglect is deeply felt. Enrollment continues to decline, especially among girls from remote areas.” He said.
“This is not just a school facility that was lost, it was a shield, a support, and a safe haven for our daughters and sisters. The time to act is now. As a community, we must continue to raise our voices and call on all stakeholders to come to the aid of Paga Senior High School. Our girls deserve better.” Aborah added.
In addition to the dormitory issue, Aborah called on the government, through the office of the Upper East Regional Minister, to address long-standing water supply challenges in the Paga area.
“Resolving the water challenges in Paga that continue to affect livelihoods in our communities. For over two decades now, our entire community has relied solely on the Community Water and Sanitation system, supported by just two boreholes. These limited sources have been stretched beyond their capacity, serving a growing population with increasing water demands.” He stated.
He further lamented the continued dysfunction of the Ghana Water Limited reservoir in the community.
“What makes this situation even more disheartening is that we have a Ghana Water Company reservoir right here in our community, yet it remains non-functional and has never served its intended purpose. This is a grave concern, especially in a time when access to clean and reliable water should be a basic right, not a daily struggle.” He added.
The Movement also reiterated calls for the timely completion of the government’s Agenda 111 hospital project at Paga. According to the group, the facility is 85 percent complete and, once finished, will significantly improve healthcare delivery in the Kassena Nankana West District.
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