The National Safety Campaign (NASACA) has issued a passionate call for the immediate closure of the Anglican Basic Schools at Ofankor, within the Trobo Municipality, following severe flood devastation that has ravaged the area in recent weeks.
In a statement signed by NASACA President and Safety Advocate, Daniel Asuku, the organization warned that the current situation poses an imminent threat to the lives of pupils, teachers, and residents. The group, which has been monitoring the area, described the extent of damage as “horrific.”
“Homes have become uninhabitable, families have been displaced, and essential services are collapsing. The local post office is already gone, and the police station is compromised. The school lies between these two facilities and remains in direct danger,” the statement read.
During their most recent visit on Thursday, May 22, NASACA officials found pupils and teachers still scooping floodwater out of classrooms after a downpour on Sunday, May 18. Large portions of the school compound were submerged, making movement nearly impossible. The stagnant water, officials say, has begun breeding fungi, posing serious health risks.
The group further warned that other public facilities, such as the Rent Control office in the area, could face similar destruction if swift action is not taken.
NASACA is calling on several key agencies and institutions—including the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO), Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Service, Ghana Police Service, Fire Service, Interior Ministry, Gender Ministry, Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), and the media—to intervene immediately.
“We must not wait for tragedy to strike before acting. This is a national safety concern,” Asuku stressed.
NASACA also re-emphasized its long-standing call for stilt housing as a viable solution in flood-prone communities like Ofankor, saying such infrastructure could significantly reduce flood damage and save lives.
“Let’s act now to preserve what’s left and prevent further disaster,” the statement concluded.
