Ghana MP Rebuilds Storm-Hit Dorm, Triples Scholarships

When a rainstorm ripped through Gushegu Senior High School in Ghana, it destroyed the girls' dormitory and left female students sleeping in the dining hall. But MP Alhassan Tampuli saw an opportunity to build back better.

On January 15, Tampuli officially handed over not just a rebuilt dormitory, but an expanded dining hall that can now accommodate the school's growing student population. The dining hall had served as emergency housing for displaced students, making its reconstruction urgent.

"I had the great pleasure of handing over the girls' dormitory at the Gushegu SHS to the Headmaster and the Municipal Director of Education," Tampuli announced after a ceremony at the school. He praised contractors Afa Alidu Sabitu and Alhaji Star for delivering quality work on both buildings.

The MP used the handover ceremony to challenge students to improve their academic performance. Then he backed up his words with action, announcing a major expansion of his scholarship program.

The Ripple Effect

Tampuli's scholarship scheme is growing from helping a handful of students to supporting 300 this year. Application notices will be published soon for eligible students across the constituency.

The support didn't end with buildings and scholarships. When the headmaster mentioned security concerns, Tampuli immediately donated 100 bags of cement to complete a perimeter fence around campus.

The projects show how elected officials can turn natural disasters into opportunities for improvement. What started as emergency repairs became a chance to build facilities that serve more students than before.

For the girls who spent months sleeping in a makeshift dormitory, the new building means privacy, comfort, and dignity restored. For the 300 scholarship recipients, it means education costs won't stand between them and their dreams.

Gushegu's students are heading into 2025 with better facilities, more support, and a leader who's betting big on their future.