Students of the CK Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences at Navrongo in the Upper East Region are struggling with frequent power outages, which is affecting their academic activities and daily routines.
Many students complain about not being able to charge devices or study at night because of unstable power and extreme heat in Navrongo.
In an interview with Xtreme Media Online, some students said the persistent “light outs” on campus have left them frustrated, as they rely on electricity to power important devices used for academic work.
A student, Mutala Inussah, said, “Most of the students have devices that are very sensitive to power glitches, and most of us don’t have stabilizers. So when the lights go on and come back, it can damage the device. The power outages are too much!”
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Another student, Kwabena Cosmos, emphasized how the power cuts are making it hard for students to study and prepare for exams.
“We need light to power our devices. I have my laptop, but my battery is not even good. So, I need light to keep it on every time. If you are going to write exams, you need to learn, and most of the notes are in PDF. If electricity is not there, you cannot get access to your PDFs or your slides to read,” he lamented.
Beyond academic struggles, the power outages also affect students’ daily routines.
Eliasu Mumuni, a student, talked about how the situation disrupts his ability to wake up on time to pray before his Ramadan fasting.
“Most of us (muslims) use alarms to wake up around 4 am to pray. When your phone is not charged, then you will not be able to wake up. And because of the heat, we are sleeping outside,” he said.
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Another student, Hanatu Yahaya, shared her struggles.
“You can’t even sit outside to study because of mosquitoes. The weather is not good; it is too hot, and when you move outside, there are mosquitoes,” she stated.
It is unclear what is causing the frequent power outages. However, the students of the CK Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences are appealing to authorities to find a lasting solution to the problem