By Michael Foli Jackidy
Ho (V/R), Feb 12, GNA – Mr Stephen Adom, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ho, has expressed concern about lateness of teachers to school and the use of school hours for private businesses, which limited the time devoted to teaching and learning.
âIn some cases, you may find three teachers in one classroom in a particular school, while other schools are struggling to get even one teacher. This imbalance is affecting the quality of education and contributing to the decline in standards,â he stated.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) Mr Adom emphasised that the government was committed to discipline and accountability in public service.
He added that public officials were expected to ensure that systems functioned effectively.
Mr Adom said the government could not look unconcerned while schools lacked basic facilities, and cautioned against the misuse of school property, which often results in authorities being unfairly blamed.
The MCE disclosed that the Regional Library project would soon be completed, describing it as a firm commitment.
He also indicated that the School Feeding Programme, currently benefiting selected schools, would be expanded to cover more institutions.
On unemployment among trained teachers, Mr Adom gave an assurance that teachers who recently completed their training and yet to be employed had not been neglected.
Steps were being taken to address the situation by the end of June.
Mr Adom announced plans to engage Assembly Members to deliberate on the completion of the Klefe Health Centre and rehabilitation works on the Dabra Bridge.
He pledged to work towards making Ho a clean and well-developed municipality with improved roads, functional health facilities, enhanced business opportunities, and renovated schools before leaving office.
The MCE appealed to residents, particularly pastors and religious leaders, to remember him in their prayers to enable him to fulfil his promises to the people.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Benjamin Mensah