Dining Hall Project at Dodi-Papase Senior High Technical School (DOPASS) Stalls as Students Eat Under a Shed.
Dining Hall Project at Dodi-Papase Senior High Technical School (DOPASS) Stalls as Students Eat Under a Shed.
Students of Dodi-Papase Senior High Technical School (DOPASS) in the Kadjebi District of the Oti Region continue to take their meals under an open shed due to the absence of a proper dining hall.
A visit by the Ghana News Agency revealed that the current dining area is a temporary structure, roofed with metal sheets, offering little protection against harsh weather. Students described the situation as uncomfortable and inconvenient, particularly during the rainy season and strong winds.
Master Shadrach Quartey, a first-year student, said: “We are not happy eating under this shed. When it is about to rain, we have to run for shelter to avoid getting wet.”
He appealed to philanthropists and benevolent organisations to support the school with a modern dining hall.
Miss Usman Zeinah, a second-year student, shared similar concerns, noting that the current setup sometimes disrupts their meals.
“We plead with individuals and organisations to come to our aid so we can have a decent place to eat,” she added.
The Headmaster of DOPASS, Mr. John Mensah Da-Silveira, confirmed that the school management was aware of the challenge.
He explained that a Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) project initiated in 2015 to construct a dining hall had stalled.
He added that the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) has now commenced a new dining hall project.
“The PTA took the initiative to start a new project to provide a permanent and befitting dining facility for the students,” he said, renewing the appeal for external support to expedite its completion.
Mr. Gideon Nkansah, PTA Vice-Chairman, said the Association began the project three years ago after recognising the urgent need for improved infrastructure.
He described the existing structure as “just a shed” and inadequate for the growing student population.
“When it is about to rain, the students have to leave their food and run for cover because the rain beats them. It is not the best,” he said, expressing hope that with additional financial support, the project could be completed before its projected 2028 timeline.
Mr. Nkansah appealed to corporate bodies, non-governmental organisations, and public-spirited individuals to partner with the school to complete the facility and improve conditions for teaching and learning at DOPASS.
