Abandoned projects affecting teaching and learning at Swedru Business School – Principal

Several infrastructure projects at Swedru School of Business have been abandoned, impeding teaching and learning.

Among the abandoned projects are a girls’ dormitory, a dining hall, and a residence hall for teachers, among others.

This issue came to light during a visit to the school when a 1979 alumnus broke ground for the construction of a 200-bed capacity girls’ dormitory.

Mr. Justice Kojo Frimpong, Headmaster of Swedru School of Business, lamented that the stalled projects continue to hinder teaching and learning.

“You should also add your voice to it—the school is crying deeply. In terms of infrastructure, the school is crying,” he stated.

The institution has a student population of over 3,000. “Imagine having over 3,000 students but housing only 1,500. Indiscipline becomes very high due to these abandoned projects. So we are appealing to the government, through our regional minister, to focus on these projects. If nothing else, they should at least try to complete them for us,” a staff member pleaded.

He added that the school remains one of the best-performing institutions in the district and region, emphasizing the need for infrastructure development to enhance teaching and learning.

Central Regional Minister, Mr. Ekow Panyin Okyere, assured that the regional coordinating council will prioritize completing existing projects before initiating new ones.

“This is to ensure the prudent management of the country’s scarce resources,” he said. “All abandoned projects will be completed before any new ones begin—unless the new ones are extremely strategic or important. Otherwise, we will make sure we complete the existing ones first.”

Mr. Theophilus Fuseni Moringa, a 1979 alumnus and sponsor of the girls’ dormitory construction, assured that the alumni association remains committed to supporting the school in addressing its challenges.