The Chief of Nkanfoa, Nana Anafo IX, has called on the Government, particularly the National Democratic Congress (NDC), to complete the stalled Technical and Vocational School project in the community.
According to him, the project was initiated in 2012 by the late President of the Republic of Ghana, Evans Atta Mills, but has remained uncompleted years after work began.
Nana Anafo IX made the appeal during Coastal Television’s outreach programme, “Community Connect,” held at the Nkanfoa lorry station in the Cape Coast Metropolis.
Addressing residents, opinion leaders and stakeholders at the event, the Chief expressed deep concern over the abandoned state of the project, describing it as a major setback to youth development in the area. He stressed that the completion of the school would provide technical and vocational training opportunities for young people, equip them with employable skills and help reduce unemployment in the community.
“The vision behind this project was to empower our youth through skills development,” he noted, adding that the late President Mills initiated it to expand access to technical education in communities such as Nkanfoa.
The Assembly Member for Third Ridge Nkanfoa Electoral Area, Hon. Nhyeraba Benya, also added his voice to the appeal. He urged government authorities and relevant stakeholders to prioritise the completion of the project, emphasising that the facility would not only serve Nkanfoa but also neighbouring communities within the Cape Coast Metropolis.
Hon. Benya further appealed to the NDC leadership to honour the legacy of President Mills by ensuring that the project is completed and operationalised to benefit the youth.
Residents who spoke at the programme echoed the concerns of both the Chief and the Assembly Member, calling on government to take immediate steps to resume and complete the long-abandoned school project.
By Frank Asorba Kofi Essuman
