A significant relief has come to the Anafobisi Primary A School community after a philanthropist stepped in to re-roof the school building, which was utterly destroyed by a windstorm. This intervention has provided much-needed support to parents, teachers, students, and community leaders.
Following the devastating windstorm, absenteeism increased as many students struggled to attend classes after a three-unit classroom block that housed several learners was destroyed.
On March 10, 2025, a severe windstorm struck the Upper East Region, causing widespread damage. In Bongo, it left behind a trail of destruction, including the classrooms at Anafobisi Primary A School, which was already grappling with inadequate infrastructure.
As a result, school authorities were forced to relocate students to makeshift spaces, with some sitting under a poorly constructed pavilion, others gathering under a baobab tree, and the Upper Primary students occupying a church. The move left students without proper writing boards, with teachers resorting to verbal lessons and occasionally letting the children take turns writing on the board instead of using their textbooks.
In an interview with Dreamz News, Hannah Asanyuure Talata, the Assembly Member of the Anafobisi Electoral Area, expressed her heartfelt appreciation to the philanthropist, who wished to remain anonymous, and to Maltaaba Community Bank for their invaluable support in re-roofing the school.
Maltaaba Community Bank donated 10 packs of roofing sheets. At the same time, Alagumgube, a local development group, contributed teaching and learning materials as a temporary solution.
