Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will on Wednesday 18th September commission the newly refurbished Independence Avenue Cluster of Schools in Accra Metropolis.

Vice President Bawumia is expected to be accompanied by the Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Tsuru II, the Minister of Education, Hon. Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison and the Mayor of Accra, Hon. Elizabeth Kwatsoe Tawiah Sackey.

The redevelopment of the 118-year-old educational facility, which is a collaboration between the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) and the Bank of Ghana, aims to improve access to quality education in the capital.

The upgraded infrastructure includes an 18-unit, three-storey classroom block and a three-unit nursery block, fully equipped with modern amenities such as science and computer laboratories, a staff common room, offices, and a horticultural garden, as well as a playground for students.

Established in 1906, the educational facility located in the central business district (CBD) comprises three basic schools: Independence Avenue 1 and 2, and Bishop Boys/Mixed Primary, with a total student population of 778.

Speaking ahead of the commissioning, Mayor Sackey expressed optimism that the redevelopment would significantly enhance the quality of education at the school, adding that the new facilities would not only improve teaching and learning but also extend school contact hours between teachers and students.

“The project will go a long way in improving the quality of teaching and learning, and increasing school contact hours,” the Mayor said. She emphasised the historical and cultural importance of the school, stating, “By upgrading one of the oldest public institutions in Accra, we are investing in the future of education in the city.”

Touching on the importance of quality education, Mayor Sackey noted, "The theme for this commissioning, ‘Quality Education in the 21st Century: The Role of Stakeholders,’ reflects the fact that infrastructure is key to delivering quality education, calling for the involvement of all stakeholders—government, private sector, and community—to sustain educational development.

Mayor Sackey assured that her office, in partnership with the Metropolitan Directorate of Education and other stakeholders, would ensure the proper maintenance of the new facilities to serve generations to come.

The event promises to be a landmark moment in the ongoing efforts to uplift the standards of education in Accra and across Ghana. With its revitalised infrastructure, the Independence Avenue Cluster of Schools is expected to continue its legacy of shaping the minds of future leaders in a more conducive, modern environment.