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Students
displaced after storm rips off school roof in North Tongu
Residents
of Volo in the North Tongu Constituency of the Volta Region have appealed for
urgent assistance following a rainstorm that caused extensive damage to the
Volo Community Day Senior High School.
The storm, which struck on April 28, 2026,
at about 3:30 p.m., lasted between 15 and 20 minutes but left a trail of
destruction in its wake.
Strong
winds tore off sections of the E-block roof, leaving classrooms exposed to
heavy rainfall and flooding several offices, including the bursar’s office.
The Assembly Member for the Volo Electoral Area, Anthony Menuah, said the storm
also damaged parts of buildings within the community, affecting at least three
houses, although the school suffered the most severe impact.
Mr
Menuah expressed concern about the timing of the incident, noting that the
Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) is scheduled to begin on May 4,
while other examinations, including WASSCE, are ongoing.
He explained that the school serves as an
examination centre for neighbouring communities such as Tagadzi, making the
situation particularly urgent.
He warned that the damage could
disrupt examinations if immediate repairs are not undertaken.
Students
displaced, belongings destroyed
The Assembly Member further indicated that
some students in the hostels were affected, with their belongings soaked by
rainwater.
As a temporary measure, some students have
been relocated to makeshift structures, raising concerns about overcrowding and
its potential impact on academic work.
Appeal for urgent support
Mr Menuah appealed to government agencies,
non-governmental organisations and the general public to support efforts to
rehabilitate the damaged facilities and restore a conducive learning
environment.
The Headmaster, Eric Dzeble, said school
authorities acted swiftly to ensure student safety.
“Our first priority was to keep students
away from the damaged classrooms. One final-year student who sustained injuries
was quickly rushed to the hospital for treatment,” he said.
Mr Dzeble added that furniture, including desks and chairs, had been moved from exposed areas to prevent further damage, while classes were relocated to safer buildings to ensure continuity of teaching and learning.
Officials from the District Assembly, including the District Engineer, Planning Officer and the District Director of Education, have since visited the school to assess the extent of the damage and determine the necessary interventions.
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