Alban Bagbin donates GH¢70,000 worth of equipment to Sombo Senior High School
Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has donated educational and administrative equipment valued at over GH¢70,000 to Sombo Senior High School, following what he described as urgent appeals from students over a lack of learning materials.
The items were presented during a colourful ceremony, where the Speaker received a traditional welcome. Students, dressed in cultural attire, performed dances as the event blended celebration with renewed calls for improved infrastructure.
In his remarks, Mr Bagbin said the donation was prompted by a letter dated January 29, 2026, along with direct appeals from school authorities. “I also heard the desperate concerns of students about the absence of essential teaching and learning materials,” he said. “Even from Accra, I heard your cry, and I have come.”
He described the school as a growing institution in need of continued support, adding that resilience would see it through its challenges.
The donation addressed key needs in both teaching and administration. The Home Economics Department received a refrigerator, six large tables, two stoves, gas cylinders, a blender, cooking utensils, five sewing machines, two electric irons, and a kettle.
To support administration and teaching, he also provided two desktop computers, two laptops, a colour printer, a photocopier with toner, and ten wawa boards for library shelving. In addition, musical instruments including a 14-key xylophone and a talking drum were donated to enhance cultural education.
Mr Bagbin urged the school to take good care of the items, emphasising that they should contribute to both academic performance and the overall development of students.
“Protect and maintain these resources so they benefit not only results but the lives of students,” he advised.
Despite the support, Headmaster Batholomew Mosongsieyiri pointed out ongoing infrastructure challenges. He noted that the school, which began in 2016 with 25 students and was later absorbed by the government in 2019, now has an enrolment of 78.
He highlighted several stalled projects, including a 16-unit girls’ dormitory, a dining hall, and additional classrooms, and appealed for urgent assistance.
He thanked the Speaker for the donation and assured that the items would be put to proper use.
Local officials also commended the gesture. District Chief Executive Merry Haruna praised the Speaker’s commitment, saying it reflects the importance of education in community development.
Similarly, Municipal Director of Education for Lawra, Francis Cudjoe, urged the school to utilise the equipment effectively to improve learning outcomes.
Traditional authorities, including the Chief of Sombo, Naa Naamuo Yelpoi II, expressed appreciation and encouraged continued support for the community.
Board Chairman Felix Sibiri also thanked the Speaker but raised concerns about security, noting the absence of officially assigned personnel. He said the school would collaborate with community volunteers to safeguard the equipment.
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