Retired Educationist condemns the politicisation of education in Ghana

 

A  Retired Educationist in the Upper East Region, Robert Ajeni, has challenged Ghanaians not to play chest with the country’s educational system.  He said education in Ghana has reached a stage where proper planning and implementation ought to be considered to make it assume it rightful place for the benefit of the country’s growth and development. Mr Ajeni, noted with concern the politicization of education which according to him was suicidal if concrete steps are not taken to eschew the act. He said what was important was for the country to develop the right base approach to tackling the issues bordering on education, particularly at the basic level. Mr Ajeni further noted that for education to strive, duty bearers have to engage stakeholders on regular basis to discuss the way forward. Education, he added should be put ahead of all other priorities as posterity will not forgive us if key interventions are nor taken into cognizance. He proposed motivational packages for teachers and urged government to give it a second look. Adherence, he noted, will entice teachers to put up their best as most of them are de-motivated though majority of them are serving in the remotest parts of the country. As the country  celebrates its 54th Republic Day today, Mr Ajeni acknowledged the contribution of teachers and charged government and key stakeholders to prioritize education and make it reliable, affordable and accessible to all.

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