A two-unit teachers’ quarters facility in Dondometeng in the Nandom Municipality has been left in a state of neglect for years, raising serious concerns about safety and worsening accommodation challenges for teachers posted to the community.
The structure, designed to support teacher retention and welfare, contains eight rooms in total. Each unit comprises a hall and two bedrooms, with attached washrooms and kitchens intended to provide a comfortable living environment for educators. However, the facility has deteriorated significantly and is currently uninhabitable.
Parts of the ceiling in several rooms have been tampered with, exposing electrical wiring that now hangs loosely. The condition poses a potential safety hazard, especially given that the building remains connected to the national electricity grid. Observations at the site suggest the structure could also serve as a haven for reptiles and other dangerous animals due to its prolonged abandonment.
Surrounded by overgrown trees, the quarters present an even greater risk during the warm season, when such environments become more conducive for reptiles and other pests.
Speaking to Yiri News, Assembly Member Hon. Domemile Charles expressed deep concern about the state of the facility and its implications for education delivery in the area. He emphasized that the lack of decent accommodation continues to discourage teachers from accepting postings to the community, ultimately affecting teaching and learning outcomes.
Hon. Domemile is therefore appealing to the general public, benevolent organizations, and development partners to support the renovation of the facility. According to him, rehabilitating the quarters would significantly ease the accommodation burden and improve teacher retention in Dondometeng.
The situation highlights a broader challenge across many rural communities, where critical educational infrastructure remains underutilized due to neglect, despite urgent needs on the ground.
