Mahama Cuts Sod for Bole College of Education, Announces Major Projects for Savannah Region
John Dramani Mahama has cut the sod for the construction of the Bole College of Education in the Savannah Region, describing the project as the fulfilment of a long-standing vision dating back to his time as Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi.
Speaking at the ceremony, President Mahama said the establishment of the tertiary institution would expand educational opportunities for young people in the region and help reduce the development gap between northern Ghana and other parts of the country.
“This is a dream come true, because this project has been on the drawing board from when I was a Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi,” he stated.
According to the President, the absence of tertiary institutions in Bole had for years forced many students to travel outside the area to pursue higher education after completing secondary school.
He noted that the area had already benefited from the establishment of a nursing training college, which has produced graduates currently serving in Ghana’s healthcare sector.
President Mahama explained that previous attempts to begin the College of Education project faced delays due to funding challenges but said financial support had now been secured through the GETFund.
The proposed institution is expected to accommodate about 1,500 students and will feature modern academic and residential facilities.
Planned infrastructure for the college includes lecture halls, student hostels, staff accommodation, administration blocks, a library and ICT complex, a dining hall, an auditorium and classroom facilities.
The President expressed confidence that the project would be completed and commissioned within the expected timeframe.
In addition to the college project, President Mahama announced several new educational and infrastructure initiatives for the Savannah Region.
These include the construction of a new STEM secondary school in Tinga, a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centre in Kulmasa, and a proposed University of Science and Technology for the region.
“We are also building a new university for the Savannah Region, which will be a university of science and technology,” he disclosed.
The projects form part of broader efforts to improve access to education and accelerate development in northern Ghana.
