8 Pre-tertiary schools in Upper West set to benefit from SEI education program

Some eight carefully selected pre-tertiary schools in Ghana’s Upper West Region are slated to benefit from an academic improvement program known as the Supplemental Education Intervention (SEI) Program.

The SEI educational intervention, which is targeted at over 2,500 learners within the Sissala enclave of the Region, is expected to enhance the learning outcomes and improve the quality of education in these schools for a period of two years.

The schools are; Kanton Senior High School, Hilia Liman Senior High School, Funsi Senior High School, and Tumu Senior High School. The rest are Lambussie Community Senior High School, Holy Family Senior High School, Piina Senior High School, and Dafiama Senior High School respectively.

The Supplemental Education Intervention (SEI) Program championed by Keillo Community Education Economic Development (KCEED) in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Wa, the Johnson City Afternoon Rotary Club in the United States, and Ghana Education Service (GES) was launched on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Executive Secretary of KEILLO, Ms Rita Basaaking, mentioned that the SEI Program will empower underprivileged youth with opportunities for tertiary education in universities, training colleges, and businesses.

She stated that “Education is a fundamental human and economic rights, nevertheless many individuals are deprived of its transformative power. This SEI Program is our response to this injustice. We believe that by investing in education, we invest in a brighter future for individuals, families, and communities”.

Ms Rita added that plans were far advanced to equip participating teachers and administrators with the knowledge and skills they needed to prepare the learners for the WASCCE exams.

“We know that the road ahead to achieve the goal of the SEI Program, doubling the success rate of SHS in the WASSCE, will not be easy; however, we are confident that, together, we can make a lasting difference in the lives of the students and communities we serve,” She encouraged.

Dr Zakaria Al-hassan Balure, President of the Rotary Club of Wa, disclosed that his outfit will provide teacher training, school supplies, exams, supporting materials, etc., to help the students in the eight schools prepare adequately for the WASSCE.

In the Upper West Region, known for its educational challenges, Dr Zakaria expressed optimism that their collaboration will see these schools gain access to resources and support designed to boost academic performance.

Regional Director of Education Abdul Razak Korah, while applauding the initiative, said the region identified 13 struggling Pre-tertiary schools which needed support.

“Out of the 31 senior high schools we have in the region, 13 of them are identified as priority schools. Which means their performance isn’t that encouraging and needs support. So I am happy these six out of the eight beneficiary schools are in our list of priority schools” ” he mentioned.

Jonathan Kwofie, President elect for the Rotary Club of Wa to succeed Dr Al-hassan told the gathering that the club was non-political and non-religious rather an international organization formed to bring together businesses and professional leaders to contribute to provide humanitarian services to the needy.

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