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As Oppong Memorial Senior High School (OMESS) in Kokofu prepares to celebrate its golden jubilee on October 5, 2025, the school’s administration and students are making a heartfelt appeal for urgent infrastructural support to enhance teaching and learning conditions.
In an interview with the media, the Headmaster, Mr. Richard Ahenkora, acknowledged the school’s notable achievements in academics and extracurricular activities, including debates and sports. However, he expressed deep concerns about the persistent challenges affecting the safety, sanitation, and overall learning environment of the school.
Security Threats and Infrastructure Challenges
One of the most pressing issues facing OMESS is the incomplete fence wall, which has exposed students to frequent attacks by intruders. Mr. Ahenkora revealed that unauthorized individuals from the town often invade the school premises, especially at night, robbing students of their money, mobile phones, and other valuables. He stressed that completing the fence wall is crucial for ensuring the security of both students and staff.
Beyond security concerns, the school is struggling with severe infrastructural deficits, including:
- Inadequate Lavatories for Boys: The limited number of toilet facilities has led to serious sanitation challenges.
- Lack of Mechanized Water for Girls’ Dormitory: The newly built dormitory for female students lacks a mechanized water system, making life difficult for residents.
- Absence of a Library: Although students have initiated the construction of a library, the project has stalled due to financial constraints.
- Need for a Modern Science Laboratory: The school lacks an ultramodern science laboratory, a key facility required to support practical science education.
- Shortage of Desks and Chairs: The increasing student population has resulted in overcrowded classrooms, with many students struggling to find seating and proper learning conditions.
Students Appeal for Intervention
Students of OMESS have also voiced their frustrations, calling on the government, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), corporate bodies, and benevolent individuals to support the school. They emphasized that addressing these challenges would greatly improve academic performance and overall student welfare.
“We are eager to learn and succeed, but the lack of basic facilities makes it difficult for us to focus on our studies. We need urgent help to make our school a better place,” one student pleaded.
Call for Support Ahead of the Golden Jubilee
With OMESS set to mark 50 years of academic excellence, the school is hopeful that stakeholders will step in to assist in resolving these critical challenges. Mr. Ahenkora expressed optimism that the anniversary celebrations will serve as a platform to rally support from alumni, government agencies, and well-meaning individuals to invest in the school’s development.
As preparations for the golden jubilee gain momentum, the call for support remains urgent. The future of hundreds of students at OMESS depends on the collective effort of stakeholders to ensure a safe, well-equipped, and conducive learning environment for the next generation of leaders.
