Members of the Labone Old Students Association (LOSA) presenting relief items to students affected by the dormitory fire at Labone Senior High School.
Hundreds of students at Labone Senior High School (SHS) were left displaced after a devastating fire engulfed three girls' dormitories on March 15, 2025. The fire, which broke out while students were attending their afternoon prep, resulted in one dormitory being completely destroyed, leaving 155 students without shelter, while two other dormitories sustained partial damage. Fortunately, there were no casualties.
LOSA Steps In with Relief Support
In response to the disaster, the Labone Old Students Association (LOSA) swiftly mobilized to provide relief items to affected students. A delegation of LOSA executives and members visited the school to donate essential supplies, ensuring that the students had immediate necessities to continue their academic activities with minimal disruption.
The relief package provided by LOSA included:
Personal Essentials:
372 pieces of ladies’ panties
48 pieces of ladies’ underwear
96 brassieres
36 underskirts
72 white vests
240 pairs of bathroom slippers
Clothing & Fabric:
10 bundles each of blue and green checked fabric
3 bundles each of white and blue-black Dacron
100 yards of bedsheet fabric
School Supplies:
400 exercise books
40 Casio calculators
40 Nataraj math sets
300 Bic pens
20 Nataraj pencils
100 long rulers
Additionally, LOSA has pledged to procure more items, including school bags, suitcases, toiletries, provisions, and brown sandals, to further assist the affected students.
Call for More Support
The national President of LOSA, Mr. Listowel Agbeli, urged all old students and the general public to contribute to the relief efforts. “This is a serious situation. We have around 600 students affected, and we must come together to support them. While we await support from the government, we are calling on all LOSA members to assist in any way possible,” he stated.
Government and Other Agencies Offer Assistance
In addition to LOSA’s contributions, the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) and the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council, provided emergency relief items, including:
300 mattresses
350 plastic buckets
350 plastic plates and cups
20 packets of roofing sheets
350 mosquito nets
350 blankets
The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, assured the school community that the government would work swiftly to restore the damaged facilities. Plans are underway to reconstruct the affected dormitories and improve fire safety measures in schools nationwide.
Expressions of Gratitude
Labone SHS Headmistress, Mrs. Rejoice Akua Acorlor, expressed deep gratitude for the support received. “These donations will greatly alleviate the difficulties faced by our students. We are thankful to LOSA, the government, and all other organizations that have stepped in to help us in this difficult time.”
Investigation into the Fire
The Ghana National Fire Service has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. Preliminary assessments suggest a possible electrical fault, but further inquiries are ongoing.
A Unified Effort to Rebuild
The collective efforts of LOSA, government agencies, and the broader community highlight the importance of unity in times of crisis. Their swift response ensures that affected students can continue their education with the necessary support, demonstrating the strong bond between past and present members of the Labone SHS community.
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