Children of school-going age in Adam Akura, a farming community in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region, are appealing to the government and non-governmental organizations for support to access basic education.
With no functional or accessible basic school in the area, many children who should be in classrooms are instead spending their days on farms alongside their parents.
A visit by Adom News to the community highlighted the urgent need for educational infrastructure and support services to secure the future of children in Adam Akura.
In interviews with parents and community members, residents expressed deep concern about the long-term consequences of keeping children out of school, noting that the lack of options leaves them with little choice.
Some parents explained that the absence of a nearby school forces children to travel long distances for education—an arrangement many families cannot afford or consider safe. As a result, children are routinely engaged in farming activities, not out of preference, but as a coping mechanism in a community where farming is the primary source of livelihood.
Residents also lamented what they described as years of unfulfilled promises. They said they have actively participated in election processes in the hope that their community would benefit from social infrastructure similar to other parts of the country. Yet, Adam Akura continues to struggle with basic needs, including educational facilities and other essential services.
Beyond the call for schools, the community is also appealing for a CHPS compound to improve access to primary healthcare, as well as potable water and additional social amenities to enhance living conditions and reduce preventable hardships.
As part of ongoing community engagement efforts, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Nkwanta South, Joseph Antwi Awal, acknowledged the challenges and emphasized the government’s commitment to improving conditions in the municipality.
He further appealed to GETFund, development partners, and well-meaning individuals to support the municipality in addressing the educational gap, stressing that investing in basic education is critical to transforming the lives of children in Adam Akura and similar communities.
