More Infrastructure for Basic Schools -DCE

16-03-2010 More Infrastructure for Basic Schools -DCE
The Talensi-Nabdam District Chief Executive, Vivian Anarfo has reaffirmed government’s commitment to providing basic logistics and infrastructure in all basic schools across the country to enhance teaching and learning. In line with this set objective, the assembly has therefore instituted pragmatic measures to systematically tackle the problem of inadequate school blocks and infrastructure for most schools in the district. The problem, Mrs Anarfo said, has persisted over the years compelling pupils in some basic schools to study under trees,in overcrowded structures with others lying on their stomach to read and write. Mrs Anarfo, who was speaking in an interview with Radio Ghana, further stated that the assembly has taken notice of the state of disrepair and congestions in schools in the area and is committed to providing more educational infrastructures in these schools. She reiterated the need for the people to exercise restraint since this motive cannot be achieved without monetary and logistical and human support. Mrs Anarfo also bemoaned the increasing spate of child trafficking, illegal migration down south, girl’s withdrawal from school for marriage and other related child abuse cases, describing the situation as worrisome. She, however advised parents to make their wards education their number one priority. This according to her is imperative since education is the bedrock of every society. Mrs Anarfo who also expressed serious concern about certain negative cultural practices of the people that hinder Girl-Child Education compared to the boys, adding that school enrolment among girls in the district is nothing to write home about. Some are forced to drop out from school due to pregnancies, inferiority complex and pressure from their parents to enter into marriage as a result of ignorance and poverty. Mrs Anarfo charged parents to put premium on the education of their girl child, indicating that there are more benefits parents could derive from the education of their girl child when they are allowed to achieve higher education.

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