Krobea Asante Technical and Vocational School[1] is a second-cycle institution in Effiduase Asokore in the Sekyere East District in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.[2][3][4] The school is located on the outskirt of Asokore off Ahensan Road.[5] The school is run by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Service in Ghana.[2] In 2015, the school won the Member of Parliament's Independence Cup and was also the second Best Technical Institute in the Ashanti Region.[6]
| Krobea Asante Vocational/Technical Institute | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
 | |
| Information | |
| Type | TVET |
| Established | 1999 |
| Grades | Forms [1-3] |
History
editThe school was established in 1999 by Nana Susubribi Krobea Asante, the Omanhene (Chief) of Asokore Traditional Area.[7] It was commissioned by Janet Graham, the then Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana.[6] In 2023, the headteacher of the school was Mr. K Baah.[8] In 2023, the senior housemaster of the school was Agyen Emmanuel.[3]
Disturbances
editOn 22 January 2023, some students of the school vandalized the lighting system, dining hall, and food in the storeroom of the institution.[9] They also destroyed school properties such as cars, bungalows, and notice boards of the school. The students accused the school authorities of being the reason their predecessors performed poorly in their examination results.[10] The students also complained they were severely punished by teachers.[11] The school was shut down indefinitely.[2][12][13]
Aftermath
editAbout 39 students of which 27 were juveniles were remanded by the Asokore Mampong District Court in the Ashanti Region and were charged with conspiracy to commit a crime to wit, unlawful entry, causing unlawful damage, and stealing.[11][14] Simon Osei-Mensah who is the Chairman of the Ashanti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) said a 5-member committee was set up to probe the events leading to the protest.[15]
References
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- ^ a b c "Krobea Asante Technical and Vocational School shut down indefinitely". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ a b GTonline (2023-01-23). "Students of Krobea Asante Tech, Vocational School run amok, vandalise property". Ghanaian Times. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ "Violent disturbances at Krobea Asante Technical and Vocational School sad - Educationist". GhanaWeb. 2023-01-24. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ "Krobea Asante Technical Vocational Institute - Explore Schools in Ghana Find and connect with all schools in Ghana SHS Vocational, Universities and more". 2021-07-08. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ a b "Krobea Asante Technical and Vocational School | SchoolsInGh.com". schoolsInGh. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ Boadu-Ayeboafoh, Yaw (2006-05-04). Daily Graphic: Issue 1,49729 May 4 2006. Graphic Communications Group.
- ^ "KROBEA ASANTE TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE". Schools digital platform. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ "Police pick up 40 students of Krobea Asante Technical and Vocational School for vandalism". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2023-01-22. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ "Over 40 students arrested for destruction of Krobea Asante Technical and Vocational School". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ a b E.Hope, Kingsley; Kumasi (2023-01-26). "Ghana: 39 Krobea Asante Technical, Vocational Institute Students Remanded Over Vandalism in School". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ "Krobea Asante Technical and Vocational School shut down over violent demonstration - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 2023-01-22. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ joydaddymultimedia (2023-01-23). "Account Of Why Krobea Asante Technical and Vocational School Has Been Shut Down". Bryt FM. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ Afful, Henrietta (2023-01-25). "39 students of Krobea Asante Technical and Vocational Institute remanded". GBC Ghana Online - The Nation's Broadcaster | Breaking News from Ghana, Business, Sports, Entertainment, Fashion and Video News. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "Krobea Asante Institute Riots - 5-Member C'ttee To Probe Cause". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2023-01-28.
