Talensi District Celebrates 56th Independence Anniversary

Talensi DCE, Edward Awunnore delivering his welcome address

St.  Theresa’s Primary school Park at Tongo in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region was the venue for this year’s 56th Independence Day celebration held in the district. Thirty one basic and senior high schools students including teachers, hairdressers and other non formal labour groups in the Talensi District participated in today’s event characterized by acrobatic and colorful display of patriotism by the students. The Talensi District Chief Executive, Edward Awunnore, who inspected the parade lauded the efforts of teachers, civil servants, labourers , market women and all citizens who have in their own diverse ways, contributed greatly  to the growth of the  District and the country as a whole. He called on all to take inspiration from the selfless efforts of these great people and remain faithful and loyal to Ghana as they go ahead with their normal duties and responsibilities. Mr.  Awunnore emphasized the need for all to reflect on their individual contributions towards the development of the district and strive to achieve more.  He said government remains committed to providing adequate school facilities to various schools in the country to enhance effective teaching and learning. Also as part of efforts to enhance the security of every citizen in the country, he announced that, government has increased the strength of security personnel and have resourced with the necessary logistics including vehicles to enable them discharge their duties professionally. He however encouraged all to assist the security in their work by abstaining from all forms of wrong doings and report any criminal act to the police for the necessary action to be taken. Mr. Awonnore later took the opportunity to call on all to live at peace with one another. For his part, the Talensi District Director of Education, Faara Joachim, expressed gratitude to teachers for the hard work and dedication towards improving the quality of education in the District. According to him, the Talensi District topped the entire Upper East Region by an improved performance of 46.85% in the 2012 B.E.CE.  He encourage teachers and parents to inculcate in the pupils strong democratic values of justice, equity, peace, responsibility, freedom, and citizenship to help them grow with it. Speaking to Radio Ghana, the President of Talensi District National Service Personnel Association (NASPA) Mr. Jones Zeborah lauded the contribution of his colleagues towards the growth and development of the Talensi District. He called on them not to relent in their bids to sacrifice for mother Ghana. Meanwhile, Chiefs and Elders of Talensi, Heads of departments and other invited guests were present to grace the occasion.

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Personel of Zoomlion in action

Students of  Golden Step SHS

Colourful display by students

National Service Personnel taking their turn