NUTSA Holds 18th Congress in Sogakope to Address Educational Challenges

​The National Union of Tongu Students Association (NUTSA) has successfully organized its 18th Annual National Delegates Congress at the Sogasco Social Hall in Sogakope. Convened under the theme “Championing Unity, Excellence and Development: Advancing Academic Brilliance Across the Three Tongu,” the event gathered an array of students, traditional rulers, educationists, and key political leaders. High-profile attendees included Members of Parliament and District Chief Executives from across the Tongu districts, alongside Volta Regional Minister Hon. James Gunu, Dr. Nelson Prince Mortoti, Dr. Collins Asilevi Eli, and traditional authorities.

​A central feature of the congress was an engaging panel discussion focused on the declining performance of students in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) across North, Central, and South Tongu. Panelists evaluated various environmental and systemic hurdles affecting local students. Notably, Jupiter Tse Azietor, representing the North Tongu District Chief Executive, pointed out that Tikork has increasingly become a residential hub for many students, a trend that frequently diminishes the dedicated study time required for academic success.

​Adding to the discussion on academic outcomes, Torgbui Ayesu Kokotaku, Public Relations Officer for the Tongu Chiefs, drew attention to critical structural deficits within the local school system. He highlighted severe teacher-student ratio imbalances in several communities, explaining that an overwhelming number of students relative to available teaching staff hinders effective classroom instruction and individual guidance. The panel emphasized that urgent intervention from educational authorities and community leaders is required to correct these systemic bottlenecks.

​Beyond basic and secondary education, the congress examined why the three Tongu districts continue to lag in establishing tertiary institutions and overall infrastructure development. Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Nelson Prince Mortoti urged all stakeholders to rally behind NUTSA and invest directly in initiatives that advance local education. Ultimately, the 18th Delegates Congress established a vital communal framework for key figures to collaborate, address infrastructural deficits, and drive sustainable academic and economic progress throughout the Tongu land.

@Volta Today