PHOTOS: Pupils of Amanin M/A Primary School escape collapse of school building

Ogyem SolomonJune 11, 2022

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Parts of Amanin M/A Primary School in the Offinso municipality in the Ashanti Region have collapsed after a heavy downpour on Friday.

A teacher of the school stated that due to the poor condition of the building, the pupils were asked to leave as soon as the weather became cloudy.

Pupils of Amanin M/A Primary School escape collapse of school building by a hair's breadth — Two dual desks can be found in the classroom

The teacher added that immediately after the students left the building, it collapsed.

According to the teacher, the current state of the building poses a death trap.

Pupils of Amanin M/A Primary School escape collapse of school building by a hair's breadth

“It will frustrate the students if we return to continue academic activities.”

The teacher also bemoaned the numerous challenges that the community faces. The instructor noted that the village lacks basic amenities such as electricity, water, poor network connectivity, and poor road infrastructure.

Pupils of Amanin M/A Primary School escape collapse of school building by a hair's breadth

As a result, he pleaded with authorities and the government to come to their aid, stating that several appeals to renovate the school had been to no avail.

Pupils of Amanin M/A Primary School escape collapse of school building by a hair's breadth

Pupils of Amanin M/A Primary School escape collapse of school building by a hair's breadth

Pupils of Amanin M/A Primary School escape collapse of school building by a hair's breadth

Pupils of Amanin M/A Primary School escape collapse of school building by a hair's breadth

SOURCE: Myjoyonline.com

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Ogyem SolomonJune 11, 2022

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Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.