Between 1961 and 1965, the Ghana Government, through the Volta River Authority (V.R.A), undertook the construction of the Akosombo Dam to generate hydro-electric power for the nation. The construction of the dam resulted in the flooding of some upper parts of the Volta River, creating the Volta Lake, the world's largest man-made lake. It covers an area of 3,502 square kilometers. The flooding affected about 700 villages and a total of about 80,000 people. Re-settlement towns, 52 in number, were built for the affected communities who were evacuated to these townships before the dam was completed.
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| Apostle Ntumy Junior High School block. |
Osramani is one of these 52 towns. It is an agglomeration of 15 villages which were settled there in August, 1964. The V.R.A which managed the town had built two Primary Schools and one Middle School for the new community. This Middle School (which later metamorphosed into Junior High School) served the ever-increasing population until September 2010 when the Government of Ghana, with some communal support, established this second Junior High School for the community.
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| Apostle Dr Opoku Onyinah, Chairman of COP (with microphone), offering the Inaugural / Dedication Prayer before the Pillar of Plaques. |
The school was formally inaugurated by Apostle Dr Opoku Onyinah, Chairman of The Church of Pentecost in October 2010. He was assisted by Mr. Akara, District Director of Education, Apostle David Tekper, COP Area Head, Kete-Krachi and Pastor Maclean Arthur-Gyan.
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| Apostle Dr Opoku Onyinah, Chairman of COP, Worldwide |
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| Mr Akara, District Director of Education, delivering his inaugural address |
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| Left: Apostle David Tekper and his wife, Matilda. Top right: Nana Sekyere Adomako, Chief of Osramani |
The Chiefs, Elders and the Youth of the town decided to name the school after Apostle Dr Michael Kwabena Ntumy, former Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, in recognition of his contribution to the development of the town.
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| Apostle Dr Michael Ntumy and his wife Martha. |
Dear Dr Ntumy, this is a comment I have about the School:
ReplyDelete"Apostle Ntumy Junior High School is one of the schools in the Krachi community that has a very bright future. Having been personally present at the inauguration/ dedication of the school in October 2010, and now stationed as the Area Head of COP Kete Krachi Area, I can attest to the fact that the school is on course to greatness. The performances of the teachers as well as the rapid growth of student enrollment are very impressive. I salute the teachers, the school's management board and Apostle Dr. M. K. Ntumy whose challenging and exemplary leadership style, has not only impacted the Krachi community but Ghana in general. May the Lord richly bless Dr. Ntumy as he spearheads the provision of a Library and Computer lab for the school. I humbly want to take this opportunity to appeal to all well-meaning individuals and organizations to come to the aid of the school, especially those hailing from the community. God bless Apostle Dr. Ntumy and God bless Apostle Ntumy Junior High School".By Rev F. K. Andoh
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