As Ghana strives to ensure quality education for all, the community of Tinsung in the Mion District urgently seeks help to provide safe learning conditions for pupils at the Tinsung Fathul-Mubeen Islamic Primary School. For decades, children here have studied in a decaying mud-structured building that lacks proper walls, windows, and a stable roof, which poses serious risks to both their education and safety. This lack of infrastructure affects their academic performance and prevents teachers from staying in the community, leading to chronic staffing issues.
Dauda Sumailai, Chairman of the Parent-Teacher Association, emphasized the community’s frustration, explaining that they built the school over 40 years ago with no government renovation since. “Our major problem is a proper school building for our children,” he said, pointing out the need for modern facilities to allow for a safe and conducive learning environment.
One of the teachers, Tinalibei Jijiri Yildana, who was a former student, returned to serve his community despite the school’s poor conditions. He described the impact of inadequate infrastructure, saying, “This school is older than me. I studied here in the same conditions, but now, with over 300 enrolled students, it’s even more urgent to have basic resources and support.” Yildana highlighted the difficulty in retaining teachers, who often request transfers after seeing the deteriorating facility.
Basic six pupil Haruna Amidu shared his experience, saying classes are frequently interrupted during rains due to the lack of walls and proper roofing. He, along with the entire community, hopes for assistance from the government and charitable organizations to rebuild the school, as they fear continued neglect will further endanger the children’s futures.
