Yagbonwura Gives Damongo SHS Students a Lifeline with New Ultra-Modern Counselling Centre
By Global Pulse GH | Education
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| Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I commissions the new Guidance and Counselling Centre at Damongo Senior High School. |
Recognizing this reality, the King and Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Jira Yagbonwura Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, has commissioned a modern Guidance and Counselling Centre at Damongo Senior High School (DASS).
The facility, funded through the Bii-Kunuto Educational Fund, was officially handed over during a colourful ceremony held on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the school's administration block.
The new centre is expected to provide students with professional guidance, career counselling, mentorship, and psychosocial support in a safe and confidential environment.
It is designed to help learners navigate academic pressure, personal difficulties, and career choices while preparing them for life beyond school.
The event attracted several dignitaries, including the Savannah Regional Minister, Hon. Salisu Bi Awurbi, the West Gonja Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Castro, officials of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Yiram Damongo Wura Kelly Boresa, heads of institutions, security service commanders, traditional leaders, teachers, students, and members of the public.
Education Must Go Beyond the Classroom
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| The new facility, funded by the Bii-Kunuto Educational Fund, aims to strengthen student welfare, career guidance and mental well-being at Damongo Senior High School. |
Addressing the gathering, the Yagbonwura stressed that education is not only about academic excellence but also about shaping responsible, confident, and emotionally resilient young people.
According to him, students need access to professional guidance and mentorship to help them make informed decisions and overcome challenges that could affect their education and future careers.
The commissioning of the centre is another demonstration of the Yagbonwura's commitment to strengthening education in the Savannah Region through the Bii-Kunuto Educational Fund, which continues to invest in projects that improve learning outcomes and student welfare.
This commitment complements other development efforts across the region. Also Read: How Savannah Region Is Positioning Itself for Investment and Development, where we explore the opportunities driving growth across northern Ghana.
More Than Just a Building
School authorities described the Guidance and Counselling Centre as a major milestone for Damongo SHS, saying it will significantly improve student welfare and provide learners with a trusted space to seek advice on academic, emotional, and personal issues.
Students also welcomed the initiative, expressing hope that the facility will help them cope with the pressures of school life while preparing them for higher education and employment.
Education experts have consistently highlighted the importance of counselling services in improving students' mental well-being, confidence, discipline, and academic performance.
The project also highlights how community-led initiatives continue to complement government investment in education and infrastructure. Related Story: Poor Road Networks Continue to Affect Farmers in the Savannah Region, which examines another key development challenge facing communities in the region.
Investing in the Next Generation
The Bii-Kunuto Educational Fund has become one of the leading education-focused initiatives in the Gonja Kingdom, supporting projects that create better opportunities for young people.
As Ghana continues to pursue national development, investments in education remain critical. You May Also Like: Finance Minister's GH₵58 Million Plan to Boost Local Development, which looks at government efforts to improve infrastructure and public services.
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The commissioning of the Guidance and Counselling Centre is more than the opening of a new facility. It is an investment in the future of thousands of young people who will pass through the classrooms of Damongo Senior High School.
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| Traditional leaders, government officials and education stakeholders attend the commissioning ceremony at Damongo SHS. |
For many students, the centre will become a place of hope, encouragement, and opportunity—a place where they can receive the support they need to reach their full potential.
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