Acting Volta Regional Director of Education, Mr. Akua Adzroe, Raises Alarm Over Unfenced Campuses

The lack of available land has emerged as a critical obstacle preventing the fencing of schools across the Volta Region, leaving students vulnerable and undermining efforts to maintain discipline and security on school premises.

Mr. Akua Adzroe, Acting Volta Regional Director of Education, highlighted the issue, noting that the non-availability of land is the primary barrier hindering the construction of perimeter fences around educational institutions. According to the Director, the problem goes beyond the cost of building materials; it is fundamentally a question of securing sufficient land to erect vital security walls.

“Across the Volta Region, authorities are facing a massive roadblock when it comes to securing school boundaries,” Mr. Adzroe emphasized. The absence of fences has created opportunities for students to leave campus without permission, posing serious risks to their safety, discipline, and overall security.

School fencing is widely regarded as an essential measure for protecting students from external threats, preventing unauthorized access, and ensuring that learners remain within the school environment during instructional hours. Without these boundaries, educational authorities say maintaining order has become increasingly challenging.

The situation has raised concerns among parents, teachers, and stakeholders who fear that the security lapses could expose students to dangers ranging from accidents on busy roads to negative external influences. In many schools, the unfenced compounds have reportedly contributed to truancy and a decline in general discipline.

Education officials are now calling for collaborative solutions involving traditional authorities, district assemblies, and the Ghana Education Service to address the land acquisition challenges. Possible interventions under discussion include policy reviews on land allocation for educational purposes and partnerships with private entities to support fencing projects where land is available.

As the academic year progresses, the Volta Regional Education Directorate is expected to intensify advocacy for sustainable solutions to this pressing infrastructure deficit. Stakeholders agree that without urgent action, the safety and future of thousands of students in the region remain at risk.