Defence Minister Dr. Edward Omane Boamah has revealed that engineers from the Ghana Armed Forces have visited Asuokow in the Eastern Region to assess the difficulties schoolchildren face when crossing a dangerous water body to attend school.

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This follows President John Dramani Mahama’s directive to urgently resolve the issue.

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In a Facebook post on Monday, February 10, Dr. Omane Boamah reassured the public that the government is fully committed to finding a permanent solution.

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“Engineers of the Ghana Armed Forces have already visited Asuokow community (where young schoolchildren have to cross this water body to access school) in the Eastern Region,” he stated.

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The minister reiterated the government’s dedication to resolving the issue, emphasising that steps are being taken to ensure the safety of the children and the entire community.

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“As President John Dramani Mahama assured Ghanaians, we're working to permanently and urgently resolve the challenge the people and the schoolchildren of Asuokow are facing,” he added.

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The military engineers' visit is the first step toward creating a safer way for schoolchildren to travel, showing the government's dedication to making education more accessible and ensuring the safety of vulnerable communities.

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