Flooding in Mamime and Lawoshime, communities within the Keta Municipality, has forced lower primary school pupils to stay home as school infrastructure and access routes have been submerged by rising water levels.
The disaster, caused by persistent rainfall, has also damaged several homes and farmlands, with residents estimating losses in the thousands of cedis. The situation has sparked growing concern over safety and access to basic services in the area.
A voluntary teacher in the affected enclave, Patience Dogbatse, told in an interview on Friday, June 27, that the temporary closure for lower-grade pupils is a precautionary measure to prevent potential casualties.
“The condition here is very bad. We need urgent help. The government must do something about this,” she said.
Dogbatse also revealed that the annual flooding problem is discouraging many teachers from accepting postings to Mamime and Lawoshime, further worsening the already fragile educational situation.
She added, “For now, the students in the upper primary can attend school, but the lower primary class students are not able to go due to the flood. We are also facing serious road challenges.”Best online courses
A bridge project that was meant to link Mamime, Lawoshime, and other nearby areas has stalled for years, leaving communities highly vulnerable during the rainy season.
Residents are now calling for immediate government intervention, including the provision of canoes, life jackets, and improved road infrastructure.
“The government needs to provide us with canoes, life jackets, and a good road,” one resident stressed.
Responding to the concerns, the Municipal Chief Executive for Keta, Wisdom Seade, said assessments are currently underway to support affected households.
He backed the decision to keep some pupils at home, describing it as a necessary step to ensure the safety of children while relief measures are being put in place.
