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19 Aug 2015

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Peace fm (Ghana)

Ghana: Tigo builds classrooms for community whose children previously educated in palm sheds

'Tigo shows big commitment to education in rural Ghana', 19 Aug 2015: Pupils of the Tupaa Basic School have over the past two decades, received their education under sheds made from palm branches. The school which has…160 pupils…is the only educational facility for the 10 farming communities in the Ga South Municipal Assembly…Tigo Ghana…[has] constructed a new six-unit classroom block for the community...In her remarks during a brief ceremony to officially hand over the school complex to the chief and people of the village…Municipal Education Director…Mrs. Margaret Frempong…[said] “The new school building will motivate parents to educate their wards…[”]… [“] I am so happy about what Tigo Shelter4Education has done for us,” said…headmaster, Mr. Osman Kweku Eshun…Head of Corporate Communications and CSR of Tigo Ghana, Gifty Bingley…stated, “…We remain committed to empowering communities by promoting educational opportunities that make a positive difference.[”]