Lydia Akanvariba Adakudugu commissions ICT lab in Tempane

The Member of Parliament for Tempane, Lydia Akanvariba Adakudugu, has reaffirmed her commitment to improving education in the constituency with a new ICT laboratory for schools.

The MP, who also serves as Minister for Public Sector Reforms, commissioned the Yamoransa Model Lab 15 at Woriyanga on September 6, 2025, handing it over to the Tempane District Education Office.

The facility, equipped with a 64-seater computer lab, a 100-seater conference hall, and a robotics unit, is designed to promote digital literacy, creativity, and innovation among young learners in the area.

As part of her education-focused initiatives, Lydia Akanvariba Adakudugu awarded GH¢100,000 in scholarships to 50 brilliant but needy tertiary students, provided GH¢50,000 to the Tempane District Education Office to support operations, donated laptops to three visually impaired students, and released GH¢43,200 for the reroofing of Kpikira Basic School after a rainstorm disaster.

“This is not just a facility; it is a gateway to opportunity, knowledge, and transformation for our children and generations yet unborn,” Lydia Akanvariba Adakudugu said at the commissioning.

She commended the Helping Africa Foundation (HAF) for its partnership, stressing that their support made the Yamoransa Model Lab a reality. Tempane is the only constituency in the Upper East Region with such a facility, out of just 16 established nationwide.

The event was attended by Hon. Musah Abdulai, Presidential Staffer at the Office of the Vice President, Hon. Joseph Mbilla, DCE for Tempane, Mr. Frederick Alale, District Director of Education, chiefs, teachers, students, and community members.

Members of the community expressed excitement over the project, describing it as a breakthrough for education in Tempane. Some residents said the intervention will inspire students and help bridge the digital divide in the area. Meanwhile, people from other Kusaug constituencies have begun calling on their MPs to emulate Lydia Akanvariba Adakudugu’s example by investing in scholarships, infrastructure, and technology to uplift schools in their districts.

The MP pledged to continue prioritising education and innovation, describing them as critical investments for the constituency’s future growth.