Oti Secondary Technical School is facing a water crisis, forcing hundreds of boarding students to search for water in nearby neighborhoods.
According to the Ghana News Agency, many students are seen carrying containers in search of water during lesson hours.
Some students (names withheld), expressed their frustration to the GNA, saying “We have been experiencing water crisis since school resumed and this is adversely affecting our academic activities.
“By the time we get to our classrooms, we are already tired, and we cannot even concentrate, so we sleep in class.”
The students have appealed to the government, the Krachi East Municipal Assembly, and individuals to help resolve the water crisis.
Mr. Bernard Aborkugya Mensah, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), has assured students of his commitment to resolving the acute water shortage as soon as possible.
He mentioned that his engineers are working tirelessly to find a lasting solution to the challenge and restore water supplies.
The Ghana News Agency reported that the school has been facing water shortages for a long time, impacting effective teaching and learning as students spend contact hours searching for water.