The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Techiman North, Johnson Kwabena Adom, has assured artisans at the Tuobodom Magazine that the long-abandoned Magazine Basic School project will be completed by next year.
Speaking during a working visit on Monday, September 22, 2025, to inspect ongoing and stalled government projects, Hon. Adom said the Assembly intends to use its Internally Generated Funds (IGF) to finish the school. He emphasized that completing the project would demonstrate responsible use of local tax revenue.
“Completing the school is important, but even more important is proving that the Assembly’s IGF can be used effectively,” he said. “Often IGF goes into administrative expenses, but this time, we are committing it to finish the school. It will stand as proof of what your taxes can do.”
He noted that when residents see tangible results from their contributions, they will be encouraged to pay their taxes willingly.
Hon. Adom explained that his visit was prompted by a directive from the MP for Techiman North, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu Agyare, following community appeals to complete the project. He also indicated that relying on central government funding alone would slow progress.
“If we depend solely on the central government, we may not get the results we want. So every bit of money we generate will go into buying materials, and gradually we will complete the project—by next year at the latest,” he assured.
The Chairman of the Tuobodom Magazine Association, Mr. Saani, thanked the DCE and patron Nana Gyasi Acheampong for their intervention. He underscored the importance of education, warning that communities that neglect it fall behind. He also pledged the Association’s full support.
He added that completing the school would reduce daily disruptions, as artisans often have to leave work to transport their children. “We lose productive hours every day dropping off and picking up our children. Once the school is done, we can focus better on our work,” he said.
Mr. Saani also appealed for the establishment of a technical school—or the upgrading of the existing one—to enable master craftsmen to train young people and help reduce unemployment.
