By Benard Worlali Awumee
Ashiata-Tegbi, (V/R), Feb 07, GNA – Dr Christian Haasen, leader of the German Non-Governmental Organisation, Woezo-Elena Haasen Library, has urged stakeholders to prioritise the educational needs of children in Ghana to unlock their full potential.
Dr. Haasen emphasised that in order for nations to fully benefit from their youth, they must invest significantly in children’s education by providing essential resources such as textbooks, classrooms, furniture, uniforms, and other necessary materials.
He also called on the central government to take responsibility for the country’s schools, highlighting the issue of introducing new curricula without adequate textbooks and materials to support them.
“It’s time for the government to prioritise the needs of schoolchildren to ensure they reach their full potential; this investment comes in many forms including the provision of books, and school blocks,” Dr. Haasen stated.
His remarks were made on Thursday afternoon during a ceremony at Tegbi Ashiata Basic School in the Anloga District of the Volta Region, where the NGO donated educational materials and improved infrastructure to the school.
In an interview with the GNA, Dr. Haasen urged parents and community leaders to actively support their children’s education, especially in basic schools.
“The government may not be able to provide everything for the schools, which is why parents and caregivers need to contribute, as we did today. The future of these young rests on us all,”
Dr. Haasen also called for better teacher remuneration, stating that fair compensation is a key factor in motivating educators to provide the best care for their students.
According to him, the NGO does not have the power to change these things, which is why he is calling on authorities present to advocate for these problems to be fixed not only in Tegbi but across the nation.
Dr Haasen concluded by stating how education could be transformed if government and other stakeholders invested heavily in the sector.
The NGO’s donation included a refurbished 3-unit classroom block, 60 dual desks, 3 sets of teachers’ tables and chairs, as well as textbooks and reading materials for the school’s library.
The organisation was noted for providing similar support to other basic schools in the Tegbi community, especially sewing school uniforms and library projects.
The project was overseen by Mr Ephraim Dodzi Junpah, the Assembly member for the Tegbi Ashiata electoral area, who is also a teacher at the school.
The commissioning ceremony was attended by Mr. Joseph Kpattah, Anloga District Presiding Member, Mr. Dominic Dzanado, Anloga District Education Director, and Mr. Gershon Kwame Ameko, Headteacher of the school.
GNA