The Parents Teachers Association (PTA) of the Kumasi Technical Institute (KTI) in the Ashanti Region has embarked on a massive renovation project aimed at transforming the school’s aging infrastructure to create a more conducive environment for teaching and learning.
The ambitious project, which marks a significant milestone in the history of the institution, seeks to modernize facilities that have not seen any major renovation in over three decades. The initiative comes at a time when the school’s infrastructure has been overstretched due to an increasing student population and the growing demands of technical education.
Speaking to the media, the PTA’s Financial Secretary, Mr. Abdul Basit Yawuza, disclosed that the association has adopted four major blocks for renovation as part of the first phase of the project. These include the administration block, science block, auditorium, and boys’ dormitory block.
“Currently, our strength can accommodate only four blocks, including the administration, science block, auditorium, and the boys’ dormitory blocks,” Mr. Yawuza explained. “We have already commenced work on these structures, and some of them will be expanded to host more students.”
He emphasized that the PTA decided to initiate the project after recognizing the dire state of some of the facilities, which were no longer suitable for effective academic work. He added that the project is a demonstration of the PTA’s strong commitment to supporting the school’s management and ensuring that students learn in a more comfortable and motivating environment.
Mr. Yawuza further made a heartfelt appeal to Members of Parliament within the Ashanti Region, development partners, old students, philanthropists, and other stakeholders to come on board and support the initiative financially or materially to ensure its successful completion.
“We want to use this medium to call on Members of Parliament in the region, development partners, old students, and other stakeholders to support this project,” he appealed. “This is a shared responsibility, and we believe that when everyone contributes in their own way, KTI will soon regain its lost glory as one of the leading technical institutions in Ghana.”
He revealed that the PTA has also laid down plans for a second phase of the renovation, which will begin immediately after the first phase is completed. The second phase is expected to cover additional classroom blocks, staff bungalows, and workshops to accommodate the school’s growing technical programs.
The PTA’s initiative has been widely commended by both students and staff, who believe that the move will significantly improve academic outcomes and restore pride in the institution. Many described the effort as timely, given the deteriorating condition of the school’s buildings, some of which have not been refurbished since the late 1980s.
Kumasi Technical Institute, one of the foremost technical schools in the country, continues to play a vital role in producing skilled manpower for national development. The PTA’s proactive approach, therefore, represents a crucial step toward safeguarding the future of technical education and ensuring that students receive practical training in a well-equipped and modernized environment.
As the first phase of the renovation gathers momentum, the PTA remains hopeful that its call for support will be heeded by the general public and relevant authorities, ensuring that the school’s transformation agenda becomes a lasting reality.
