A charity-driven organisation, LINAKS Foundation, has renovated and handed over a three-classroom block to Good Shepherd Anglican Basic School at Korle Nkwanta, Koforidua, in the New Juaben South Municipality.
The foundation also donated notebooks, math sets, erasers, sharpeners, and other educational materials to support teaching and learning.
The previous classroom block posed risks to pupils and teachers due to exposure to harsh weather conditions and its dilapidated state. The transformed modern facility now provides a conducive atmosphere for teaching and learning, equipped with modern writing boards, desks, a staff common room, and disability-friendly features.
At the commissioning ceremony held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, Linda Akrasi Kotey, CEO of LINAKS Foundation, described the facility as a hub for innovation and knowledge that enhances safety, reduces disruptions, and fosters a conducive environment for learning. She urged all stakeholders to remain committed to raising educational standards and nurturing future leaders.
“This rehabilitated classroom block is more than just a physical infrastructure. It is a space for innovation, focus, and discovery – a place where ideas can grow, and theories can turn into practice. It provides improved safety, reduces disruptions to learning, and creates a cleaner, quieter, and more hygienic environment for our children,” she underscored.
She tasked the school authorities to use the new facility wisely and shape the minds of pupils with passion and dedication to make the school a beacon of excellence. Mrs Kotey also charged the community to take collective responsibility for maintaining the facility to ensure it serves future generations.
The Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, who commissioned the building, praised the initiative by LINAKS Foundation and urged others to give back to society. She said Mrs Kotey had previously lived in the area, identified the challenges facing the school, and responded accordingly, describing the gesture as an example of what the government expects from citizens. She appealed to the public to learn to give back to society.
She further urged the school authorities and the Municipal Director of Education, Haruna Mustapha, to ensure the facility is well-maintained and used for its intended purpose.
The Municipal Director of Education, Haruna Mustapha, thanked the foundation and assured that the facility would be put to good use. The Headmistress, Comfort Owusu, also praised Mrs Kotey and the foundation for the impactful donation.
The event brought together high-ranking corporate executives, security officials, and leading politicians from across the political divide.
LINAKS Foundation is the charitable arm of the LINAKS Group of Companies, established to give back to society. Over the years, it has addressed various societal needs, particularly in education, support for the aged, healthcare, and other social interventions. The foundation has been in existence for over 15 years.
