Students and staff at the Mampong Demonstration School for the Deaf in the Eastern Region have reason to celebrate, as the Ghana Electrical Dealers Association (GEDA) has officially handed over a fully renovated boy’s dormitory block. The renovation, valued at an estimated GH¢195,000, included a range of improvements such as carpentry work, electrical lighting installation, painting, the addition of streetlights, and the replacement of mosquito nets. These upgrades are expected to improve the living conditions for the students, providing a safer and more comfortable environment.
In addition to the renovation, GEDA generously donated a variety of essential items to the school. The donation included electrical bulbs, ceiling fans, floodlights, rice, gari, cooking oil, sanitary pads, toilet rolls, and millet. The association’s president, Kwabena Koranteng Asiamah, emphasized that GEDA’s commitment to supporting the school goes beyond the renovation. He announced plans for ongoing annual maintenance support and future renovations of other facilities every two years.
During the ceremony, Asiamah shared that GEDA’s decision to take action came after a visit to the school, where they witnessed the poor condition of the boys’ dormitory. He called on individuals and organizations to show more compassion towards the community and to contribute to humanitarian causes. “We can’t always rely solely on the government; it’s important for others to lend a helping hand as well,” Asiamah remarked, underscoring GEDA’s focus on corporate social responsibility and its dedication to making a positive impact in the lives of others.
Assistant Headmaster, Administration, Divine Edem Kodadza, expressed heartfelt gratitude for the generous support. He noted that the newly installed streetlights and renovated dormitory have significantly improved the school’s environment, particularly for students who rely on sign language for communication. Kodadza also appealed for further support, highlighting the importance of providing resources for hearing-impaired students to help them develop into productive members of society.
