Tetteh Ocloo State School for the Deaf Gets New Water Project to End Years of Crisis

Tetteh Ocloo State School for the Deaf has officially commissioned a new water project, funded by the family and friends of the school’s founder, Dr. Seth Tetteh Ocloo. The initiative is designed to provide reliable water access throughout the school, improving sanitation and hygiene for students and staff.

The project features the installation of water tanks at strategic locations to supply water to various departments, dormitories, and other sections of the school. The new system is expected to resolve a long-standing water crisis that has affected the school for years.

A daughter of the school’s founder, Jenelle Tetteh Ocloo, told GhanaNewsTV in an interview that the initiative’s goal is to improve the health and welfare of the school community. She said a collapsed water tank stand had caused delays, but the new system is now fully operational.

“With this project, there will be a reliable flow of water at the dormitories and administration to enhance health and hygiene in the school,” she said.

Miss Tetteh Ocloo also highlighted the project’s primary funding source, the Omni Global Solutions Foundation (OGS Foundation), with significant contributions from John Day, Boeing Corporation, and the Columbia-Tema Sister Cities Association.

She also made a special mention of Dr Shirley Ocloo and the Ghana Physicians and Surgeons Foundation of the Carolinas, who donated medical supplies and medicine to the school clinic.

In addition to the water project, the family is planning a new mission to support deaf students who complete the school’s Technical and Vocational Education program. The initiative aims to connect these students with master craftsmen for apprenticeships and employment.

“Today, it’s the water project, but beyond that, we are also working to provide vocational opportunities for the students. We know they have a vocational block here at the school, but we want that once the students learn something, they can be put into jobs.” She added.

The school’s Headmaster, Mr. Isaac Arthur, thanked the Tetteh Ocloo family for their support, which he said has ended the daily water crisis. He explained that the school had been trying to stabilize its water system for three years, with a lack of water flow, particularly on the top floor, severely impacting washroom access.

“With the new water infrastructure, those challenges will be a thing of the past,” Mr. Arthur said.

He also brought attention to the need for better staff accommodation, as many teachers live far from the school, which affects the effective supervision of students. He concluded by appealing for additional resources to support the school’s overall development.

The Tetteh Ocloo family has a long history of supporting the school annually, providing basic infrastructure, medicine for the school clinic, and other essential resources.

By Jeorge Wilson Kingson and Derick Botsyoe || GhanaNewsTV