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Lawra MP donates transformer to Eremon SHTS to resolve power crisis
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- Lawra MP Bede Ziedeng has donated a three-phase transformer to Eremon Senior High Technical School (SHTS) to resolve severe low voltage issues.
- The new equipment is expected to enable the full utilization of heavy machinery in the school's technical departments, improving academic conditions.
- Both the MP and the Lawra MCE, Soyelleh Cecilia Nuratu, issued strong warnings against tampering with the transformer or electrical systems, citing high costs and safety risks like fire.
- The MP expressed concern over a demographic imbalance in the school, attributing the lower male student count to young boys abandoning education for illegal mining (galamsey).
- The school's headteacher and the Eremon Chief expressed gratitude, pledging to protect the equipment and ensure its proper use for the benefit of students and the nation.
Why This Matters
This article highlights critical issues for Ghana's development: improving technical education infrastructure and addressing the societal impact of illegal mining. Stable power supply in schools is vital for equipping students with practical skills, while the diversion of youth into 'galamsey' threatens the future workforce and sustainable development, underscoring the need for targeted interventions.
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