The Member of Parliament for the Salaga-South Constituency, Hon. Hajia Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah, together with the East Gonja Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Kassim Yazid Rabiu, has officially handed over the site for the construction of a new three-unit classroom block for the Sakafatu Islamic Junior High School in Salaga.
The ceremony took place on Thursday, August 20, 2026, as part of efforts to improve educational infrastructure and create a more conducive environment for teaching and learning in the East Gonja Municipality.
The project is expected to be completed within five months.
Speaking at the ceremony, Hon. Hajia Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah thanked opinion leaders, Islamic clerics, teachers and students of the school for their patience and cooperation.
She explained that she had received several reports about the deteriorating condition of the school and, together with the Municipal Chief Executive, worked to secure funding for the construction of the new facility.
The MP expressed satisfaction that their efforts had yielded results and assured residents of her continued commitment to improving educational infrastructure across the Municipality.
According to her, the project forms part of the government’s broader vision to accelerate development and expand opportunities for young people through investments in education.
She said further investments would be pursued to provide students across the Municipality with the necessary infrastructure and opportunities to excel academically.
Hon. Hajia Zuwera also urged the contractor to adhere strictly to the agreed project timeline and ensure that the facility is constructed according to the required standards.
She noted that the timely completion of the project would significantly improve teaching and learning at the Sakafatu Islamic Junior High School.
The East Gonja Municipal Director of Education, Madam Abiba Bakari-Soale, commended the MP and the MCE for their commitment to improving educational infrastructure in the Municipality.
She described Hon. Hajia Zuwera as a listening leader who is passionate about education and the welfare of her constituents.
Madam Bakari-Soale recalled that the MP had earlier assured the school and community that the facility would be reconstructed.
“True to her word, the school has now been awarded to a contractor for construction to commence,” she said.
Speaking on behalf of the opinion leaders, Islamic clerics, teachers and students, Alhaji Baba Mustapha Jarah said the Sakafatu Islamic School is one of the oldest schools in the Municipality.
He expressed gratitude to the MP and the MCE for responding to the concerns of the school and the community.
Special prayers were offered for President John Dramani Mahama, Hon. Hajia Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimah and Hon. Kassim Yazid Rabiu, seeking Allah’s guidance, wisdom and protection as they continue to serve the people.
The ceremony was attended by Islamic clerics from Ngua Mallam, NDC constituency and branch executives, staff of the Municipal Education Directorate, and officials of the East Gonja Municipal Assembly.
