A former Deputy Minister of Education, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has called for the rethinking of the current state of education in the country to match the rest of the world.
He explained that although the country’s education was good, there was a need for the nation to strive to be among the best education systems in the world, not just the best for the African continent.
Rev. Ntim Fordjour made the call when he spoke as the Special Guest at the 5th Anniversary, Speech, and Prize-Giving Day of the Primus Hybrid School at the Ledzokuku Municipality in the Greater Accra Region last Saturday.
The event brought together people from all walks of life, such as politicians, the clergy, traditional leaders, civil society organisations, parents, and old students, among others.
He challenged the government not to politicise the nation’s education by ensuring that all initiatives of the previous government, which promoted quality education development, were continued for the good of the country.
The guests
The former Minister, who is also the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin South in the Central Region, praised the school’s management for the feat achieved within the five years, describing it as significant despite the relatively short timeframe.
He explained that the school’s achievements and goals set were testaments that the private sector played a very critical role in the development of every country and should be supported to achieve its goals.
Commendation
A Deputy Director of Education at the Ledzokuku Municipal Directorate of Education, Seth Adu Annorson, described the theme for the event, “A beacon of excellence: Five years of impacting and transforming lives,” as apt, since the school’s achievement within the five years was “marvellous”.
Appreciation
The Director of the School, Yaw Owusu-Brempong, in a short remark, thanked all stakeholders who contributed in diverse ways towards the successes chalked within the five years.
He assured all that he would continue to innovate and promote standards that not only prepare the learners to pass their examinations but also prepare them for life, so they could cope wherever they might find themselves after their education.
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