Mahama cuts sod for Bole College of Education, unveils major development projects for Savannah Region
John Mahama cut the sod for the construction of the Bole College of Education in the Savannah Region. He described the project as the fulfilment of a long-held dream dating back to his time as Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi, saying "This is a dream come true, because this project has been on the drawing board from when I was a Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi. Today is a very proud moment for all of us, that finally this project is coming to pass."
The absence of a tertiary institution in Bole for many years forced students who completed secondary school to travel to other parts of the country to continue their education. The area has already benefited from the establishment of a nursing training college, which has produced several graduates currently serving in Ghana's health sector. The new college would have the capacity to accommodate 1,500 students and would feature modern academic and residential infrastructure. The proposed facilities include student hostels, a principal's residence, a vice-principal's residence, a lecture hall complex, an 18-unit classroom block, an auditorium, a two-storey library and ICT block, a dining hall and kitchen, two-bedroom staff flats, five four-unit, two-bedroom staff quarters, and two-storey administration blocks.
President Mahama also announced a series of educational and infrastructure projects earmarked for the Savannah Region, including the construction of a new STEM secondary school in Tinga, a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centre in Kulmasa, and a proposed University of Science and Technology for the Savannah Region. He said, "We will go and inspect the site tomorrow." He also announced plans to upgrade the Tinga Health Centre into a polyclinic and transform the Bole Hospital into a 160-bed district hospital.
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President Mahama initiated the construction of the Bole College of Education in the Savannah Region, marking a significant step for local education. This project aims to boost regional development - but what other initiatives were unveiled?
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