The people of Yorogo in the Bolgatanga Municipality in the Upper East Region have inaugurated a self-initiated modern one-storey library and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) complex to transform education and improve digital literacy for students and residents in the area.
The facility, named “Tigsitaaba Never Stop Dreaming Learning Centre,” was officially inaugurated last Friday at a ceremony attended by community members, government officials, traditional leaders, and development partners from the United States of America (USA).
Over GH¢1 million was invested in the project, which contains a fully powered Starlink Internet-connected ICT laboratory, a library complex, classrooms, and an office for a virtual workstation, which will enable interested youth to compete on the global stage through partnerships in the USA.
Genesis
The Chairman of the Tigsitaaba Committee, Dr Gilbert Ayinebire Abonuusum, recounted how the initiative began in 2019 when community leaders instituted a festival dubbed “Tigsitaaba” to unite the people and mobilise funds for development.
According to him, the maiden event raised over GH¢50,000, which was used to commence the ICT library project.
“Many people thought we were dreaming and that it would not come to pass, but God knew better,” he said.
He explained that during a medical outreach by a team of philanthropists from the United States, the visitors observed the community’s commitment and made an initial donation of GH¢1,000 promising further support.
“Since then, resources have been flowing from the USA to Yorogo, and that is what has translated into this ultra-modern library and ICT complex,” he added.
The Chief of Yorogo, Naba Kosomo Legbe Serum-Tinganbila-Legbe Goo, described the facility as “the heartbeat of a developing community,” stressing that libraries were not merely buildings housing books, but spaces “where curiosity meets opportunity and where the future is actively being written.”
He said the community envisioned a safe haven for learning outside the home and school environment, and a space where children could explore, research, and build their dreams.
“We want to move beyond books and create a digital-ready hub equipped to meet the needs of the 21st century,” he said, assuring development partners that the facility would be put to judicious use.
The leader of the U.S. philanthropic team, Adam Schanz, said the naming of the centre as “Never Stop Dreaming” was intentional.
“One of the biggest keys to life and achieving great success is to think big and dream big,” he said, urging students to work hard and never give up.
He said what began as a local library had evolved into a state-of-the-art learning hub equipped with hundreds of computers and powered by the region’s first Starlink Internet connection.
The facility, he said, would serve as a virtual workstation, enabling qualified Ghanaian youth to compete on the global stage through partnerships in the United States.
Commendation
The Upper East Regional Minister, Donatus Akamugri Atanga, praised the community for taking ownership of its development and described the project as a shining example of communal spirit and foresight.
“The name ‘Never Stop Dreaming’ carries a powerful message. Dreams are the seeds of progress in every successful community,” he said.
He noted that the facility would help bridge the educational gap between rural and urban communities by providing access to information, digital skills, and research opportunities.
Source:
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