The Member of Parliament for Ablekuma North constituency, Ewurabena Aubynn has extended her benevolence towards the education sector with the distribution of over 3,000 tables and chairs to Wesley Grammar Senior High School and all public basic and junior high schools within the locality.
The gesture held on Monday January 26, 2026 is aimed at easing the persistent shortage of classroom furniture that continues to impact effective teaching and learning.
One major beneficiary of the MP’s intervention is Wesley Grammar SHS, the only second cycle institution in Ablekuma North Metropolis.
The initiative forms part of the lawmaker’s education support programme to improve learning environment and complement government’s efforts to strengthen education delivery.
Education authorities say the gesture comes at a critical time, as furniture deficits remain one of the most widespread challenges in Ghana’s public school system.
According to the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Ministry of Education, the country still faces a national shortfall of over 1.7 million classroom furniture units, while nearly 30 per cent of public basic schools operate with inadequate desks and chairs. In some urban schools, the furniture-to-pupil ratio is as high as 1:3, far below the recommended standard.
Within Ablekuma North, enrolment has grown steadily in line with population expansion and the constitutional implementation of the Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education (FCUBE) policy. Local education officials estimate that several schools in the constituency have for years struggled with serious furniture gaps, with some classrooms accommodating more pupils than available seats. At Wesley Grammar SHS, rising student numbers have also placed sustained pressure on existing facilities.
The MP’s intervention is therefore expected to help reduce overcrowding, improve classroom comfort, and enhance academic performance.
Hon Ewurabena Aubynn said the decision to support schools was informed by her quest to help improve human capital development in the area.
“Education is the foundation of national development. When children lack basic furniture, it affects their health, confidence, and ability to learn. This donation is our modest contribution to support schools and complement the government’s efforts,” she said.
The furniture project, Madam Aubynn added, forms part of a broader education support agenda for Ablekuma North, including advocacy for new classroom blocks, rehabilitation of deteriorating school structures, and improved access to learning materials.
Expressing appreciation on behalf of all beneficiary institutions, the Headmistress of Wesley Grammar SHS, Madam Barbara Juliet Tekyiwaa Thompson, thanked the MP for what she described as a timely and impactful intervention. She said the furniture would significantly improve teaching and learning conditions, particularly in overcrowded classrooms, and pledged the schools’ commitment to proper use and maintenance.
School authorities across the constituency have welcomed the support, describing it as a practical response to a long-standing challenge. Education experts note that poor furniture conditions contribute to absenteeism, discomfort, and low classroom engagement, and that students perform better in well-furnished classrooms.
Parents and community leaders in Ablekuma North have also praised the initiative, calling it an inclusive intervention that reaches every public school in the constituency.
For many pupils and learners, the donation represents a meaningful step toward a more dignified and effective learning environment.
By: Christian Kpesese
