By Jones Anlimah
The Minister for Roads and Highways, Mr. Kwame Governs Agbodza, has assured the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana, that construction of the road leading to the Evangelical Presbyterian College of Education at Amedzofe will commence before the end of the year.
The assurance was given during ordination of 18 pastors of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana, at Adaklu Waya in the Volta Region.
Addressing the congregation, Mr. Agbodza acknowledged the church’s significant contribution to education and national development, saying government was committed to improving access to one of its flagship educational institutions.
“Moderator, I just want to assure you that before the end of the year, we will start the construction of the road to Amedzofe to make sure that the investment made by those missionaries that have produced many teachers… can be sustained and can be made bigger,” he said.
He added, “You don’t even have to ask, that is going to happen.”
The Roads Minister also assured residents that the Volta Region would continue to benefit from government’s road infrastructure programme.
“If we come back here next year by this time, you will drive on a very good road from home to this place,” he said, referring to ongoing road projects in the Adaklu area.
Reacting to the announcement, the Principal of the Evangelical Presbyterian College of Education, Amedzofe, Dr. Dickson Tsey, expressed delight, saying the assurance had renewed hope for the institution after years of waiting.
“I am excited because this time I have heard it from the horse’s own mouth, and I am hopeful that it will be done,” he said.
Dr. Tsey appealed to the Minister to ensure the project is completed ahead of the college’s 80th anniversary celebrations.
“My only appeal is that I will be very happy to see this done before our 80th anniversary,” he stated.
He noted that the deplorable condition of the road continues to affect students, staff and residents.
“Students, staff and residents have to patch the road before we move on to the campus,” he said, explaining that the poor road discourages commercial drivers from using the route and often results in higher transport fares for students.
According to Dr. Tsey, rehabilitating the road will improve access to the college, facilitate teaching and learning, enhance emergency response and give the institution a renewed image.
The Evangelical Presbyterian College of Education, one of Ghana’s long-established teacher training institutions, is preparing to celebrate its 80th anniversary, with the proposed road project expected to significantly improve access to the campus and surrounding communities.
