A fierce windstorm on Wednesday night has affected over 1,000 students of the Northern School of Business Senior High School (NOBISCO) in Tamale after their dormitory was severely damaged.

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In response, the school’s management has relocated the affected students by adjusting accommodation arrangements. The boys have been moved to other male hostels to make space for the displaced girls. However, this has further worsened the already dire congestion in the school.

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Headmaster Hassan Issah Dokurugu described the situation as critical, emphasizing that the school was already grappling with overcrowding before the storm struck.

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"The congestion situation in the rooms in fact can be likened to what is seen in the ant hill. They are literally lying on each other. Every small space in the room and on the veranda is used," he said.

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With high temperatures recorded in the area, Mr. Dokurugu fears the lack of proper accommodation could negatively impact students' well-being and academic performance. He has therefore called for urgent intervention to address the crisis.

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One of the affected students, Mohammed Adisa Mantinso, recounted the terrifying moment when the storm struck around 4:30 PM.

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"The rain started yesterday in the evening around 4:30, even though it didn't rain much, the wind was so strong that it removed the roof and it fell inside the room, blocking them from running out. It was after the rain that the boys came and removed the roof, and we came out. They have moved the boys, and we are now occupying one of the boys' dormitory," she narrated.

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Another student voiced concerns about the worsening congestion in classrooms and dormitories, noting that spaces meant for 10 students now accommodate over 25. She urged the government to intervene swiftly to prevent further hardships.

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The school’s management and students are appealing for immediate support to restore the damaged facility and ease the congestion crisis.

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