By Charles Tawiah
Nkawie (Ash) Oct 15, GNA – Mr. Wisdom Osei Boamah, Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) has commended teachers for agreeing to return to the classroom for the sake of the children, while the government continue to address their grievances.
He said their return was commendable since the academic, social and moral training of the learners remained crucial to the development and wellbeing of the children as well as the nation.
“For stability, peace, sustainable development and a prosperous society, youth training and development remains vital, crucial and therefore deserve to be given the needed attention”, he stated.
Mr Boamah, gave the commendation during a ceremony to hand over 340 dual and mono desks as well as books, floor mats, sanitary and sporting and other educational materials to the municipal directorate of the Ghana Education Service (GES) at Nkawie.
The materials, which were purchased from the assembly’s share of the District Assemblies Common Fund, is part of efforts by the government to provide the needed infrastructure to improve teacher and learning in the area.
Mr Boamah said a second batch of the items would be distributed shortly to benefit more schools in the municipality.
He mentioned Amoabeng Kindergarten block, which was commissioned recently in the area, as one of the beneficiaries.
He explained that, to encourage creativity and promote participation in physical activities, effective and comfortable learning avenues for learners, such and other necessary materials must be provided since investing in education meant investing in the future of children.
Mr Boamah, however, stressed the need for regular maintenance of the items to help prolong their lifespan.
Nana Pokua Amoako, the Municipal Education Director, who received the items commended the government and the Assembly for support.
She said the items shall be distributed immediately to the schools to enhance academic work and other curricular activities.
She pledged to ensure proper maintenance and strict care of the desks for their intended purposes.
GNA
Edited by Kwabia Owusu-Mensah/Kenneth Odeng Adade