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In a move aimed at expanding access to education in rural communities, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission and other partners have officially handed over a newly constructed technical and agricultural secondary school in Sahn Kpaka.
The facility, named Kpaka Technical and Agricultural Secondary School, was formally commissioned during a ceremony that attracted government officials, members of parliament, traditional leaders, local council authorities, students, teachers, women’s groups, youths, and media representatives.
Speaking at the event, Paramount Chief John Salia Rogers welcomed the initiative and commended the donors for addressing long-standing educational challenges in the area.
He noted that before the establishment of the school, learners in the chiefdom had to travel long distances to access secondary education, which contributed to school dropouts and limited access to quality learning.
Earlier, Chairman of the occasion, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education in Pujehun, Yusuf Kamara, described education as key to national development and urged parents to take full advantage of the new facility.
He warned that some children had previously been pushed into domestic work due to lack of access to nearby schools.
Speaking on behalf of the Ahmadiyya Mission, Mr. Shaar said education remains a powerful tool for transforming society, encouraging students to make full use of the opportunity provided.
He urged pupils to aspire to become professionals such as doctors, teachers, engineers, and leaders in society, adding that education is essential for national progress.
Deputy Minister of Social Welfare, Haji Kellah, who played a role in the establishment of the school, said the project reflects a commitment to giving back to the community.
He explained that the school will include both academic and agricultural training components aimed at equipping students with practical skills for future employment.
Chairman of the Pujehun District Council, Foday Kandeh Rogers, also thanked stakeholders for their participation and noted that the school will significantly reduce the burden of long-distance travel for students in the area.
