Nkyeraa SHS Gets Ultra‑Modern Girls’ Dormitory, Scholarships in Major Philanthropic Boost
Nkyeraa Senior High School in the Wenchi Municipality of the Bono Region has received a major boost following the construction of a state‑of‑the‑art girls’ dormitory and the award of scholarships to exceptional students, courtesy of philanthropist Mrs. Grace Jemima Antwi.
The newly completed facility, built at an estimated cost of GH¢3.85 million, can house 300 students and comes fully furnished with beds, mattresses, ceiling fans, 19 washrooms, and a recreational hall designed to enhance comfort and promote a healthy learning environment. The project also includes two residential apartments for teachers, further strengthening staff accommodation.
Before this intervention, male and female students reportedly shared the same dormitory block due to severe accommodation constraints. The new structure is expected to significantly improve living conditions and create a more conducive atmosphere for academic excellence.
Beyond the infrastructure investment, Mrs. Antwi has also sponsored five high‑performing WASSCE candidates from the community, enabling them to further their education.
The facility was officially handed over to the school by Mr. Kwasi Frimpong, a relative of the philanthropist and a native of Nkyeraa. He explained that the project was inspired by a visit Mrs. Antwi made to the school years ago, during which authorities appealed for support to address critical infrastructure gaps.
Mr. Frimpong stressed that improving educational outcomes requires strong collaboration between government and private individuals. He urged community members and stakeholders to support schools grappling with infrastructure deficits and encouraged students to make good use of the facility.
Expressing the school’s appreciation, Headmistress Mrs. Veronica Amponsah described the donation as a landmark contribution that would forever remain part of Nkyeraa SHS’s history. She noted, however, that the school continues to face challenges, including inadequate classrooms and limited accommodation for both staff and students.