This project forms part of the MP’s broader vision to lobby for the transformation of the school into a befitting educational institution that truly reflects the legacy of Prof. Atta Mills.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dr. Kwainoe noted that his motivation for undertaking this initiative stems from the late President’s humility, compassion, and lifelong commitment to education. “My desire is to see this school represent the man who saw education as the beacon of hope for all of us. I want JEA Mills SHS to produce citizens who will not just be spectators, but contributors to the building of our nation,” he stated.
Dr. Kwainoe expressed gratitude to the chiefs of Ekumfi Sardo for providing land for the project, and to the chiefs of Ekumfi Otuam for their continuous support. He also commended the District Director of Education, Ms. Kafui Mary Ahlijah, the Paramount Chief, Odeefo Akyen VIII, and his divisional chiefs for their instrumental roles in birthing the school and commencing the boarding project.
The Headmaster of JEA Mills SHS, Mr. Francis Ato-Davis, conveyed appreciation to the President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, the Vice President, H.E. Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the Minister of Finance, Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, and the MP for Ekumfi for their collective efforts in realizing this milestone. “In breaking this ground, we are not just digging the earth; we are planting a seed for a brighter, more empowered generation. We are building more than walls; we are building character, community, and a legacy of excellence that will endure for generations,” he remarked.
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| Chief of Ekumfi Otuam |
The Chief of Ekumfi Otuam, Nana Ewusi Kwansah XIV, appealed to government and relevant stakeholders to ensure the timely completion of the project, emphasizing that only a committed leadership like the NDC can advance the school’s development agenda.
The District Director of Education, Ms. Kafui Mary Ahlijah, described the project as a major relief for parents who have struggled with the cost of hostels, transportation, and feeding. She appealed to GETFund to expedite the construction process and invited dignitaries to attend the school’s 10th Anniversary Celebration on November 29, 2025. “Education is shining in Ekumfi,” she declared, calling for continued stakeholder support for the district’s educational progress.
The Deputy Administrator of GETFund, Hon. Alhassan Sualihu Dandaawa, reaffirmed government’s commitment to the project, announcing a 12-month completion timeline. He outlined the full package to include:
- Boys’ and girls’ dormitories
- Administration block
- ICT laboratory and library
- Headmaster’s residence
- House masters’ and mistresses’ bungalows
- Ultramodern dining hall complex
Hon. Sualihu cautioned students against drug abuse, advising, “Do not disappoint your parents. If you are intelligent and resort to drugs, you will fail.”
He also commended Dr. Kwainoe for his relentless lobbying efforts and pledged a Gh₵10,000 cash support and a school bus on behalf of the GETFund Administrator, Mr. Paul Adjei, to support the school’s further development. “JEA Mills SHS will be one of the best in the Central Region after this administration,” he added.
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| Nana Amoasi VII, Ankobeahen - Ekumfi Traditional Council |
Nana Amoasi VII, the Ankobeahen of Ekumfi Traditional Council and Chairman for the occasion, lauded the project’s scale and encouraged students to study diligently to make the best use of the forthcoming facilities.
The event brought together several dignitaries, including the wife of MP, Mrs. Eunice Nana Aba Egyirba Smart Kwainoe (PhD), District Coordinating Director, Mr. Benjamin Opoku Busia, the District Engineer, Project Consultants, Nananom, Education Directorate staff, and Constituency NDC Executives.
By: Yusuf Ibrahim Dadzie
