Napo distributing free learning aids to the fresh kindergarten pupils
THE MINISTER of Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has urged pupils in the public schools to take their education seriously in order to chalk up success in life.
According to him, being enrolled in a public school does not mean one would not be able to climb high the academic ladder; therefore, he stressed the need for pupils to always attach seriousness to their studies.
Using President Akufo-Addo and former President John Agyekum Kufuor as a case study, he said these important personalities attended public schools in their youthful ages, yet they managed to become successful in life.
My First Day At School
The minister was speaking when he embarked on a ‘My First Day At School’ tour on Tuesday, which saw him visiting about eight public schools in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.
According to him, government would continue to do its best to resource the public schools to give the best of education and training to pupils, especially at the basic level. He entreated pupils in the public schools not be swollen-headed; rather they should attach seriousness to their education.
Mr. Prempeh indicated that education is the best tool to narrow the gap between the rich and the poor in society, and advised the youth to channel their time and energy to study hard.
He visited the KO Methodist, St. Joseph Experimental (KonaduYiadom), Afia Kobi, Odumase Extension, New/Tafo Dichemso MA Basic School and others.
Accompanying the minister on the tour were Anne-Claire Dufay, UNICEF representative in Ghana; the Ashanti Regional Education Director, Mary Owusu Achiaw; and other top dignitaries.
Free Learning Aids
Napo also used the visit to present free learning aids, including pencils, crayons, sharpeners, books and other materials to pupils who were being enrolled in kindergarten for the first time. He explained that the free gifts were intended to motivate the fresh kindergarten pupils to aspire higher.
UNICEF Boss
Anne-Claire Dufay, on her part, lauded Ghana for its dedication and commitment in the affairs of children, saying that she was thrilled about government’s interest in education.
Besides, Madam Owusu Achiaw entreated the teachers to help make the pupils enjoy their stay in school. In that regard, she admonished teachers to exhibit fatherly and motherly love to the pupils, especially the fresh kindergarten pupils, so that they would freely attend school all the time.
FROM I.F. Joe Awuah Jnr., Kumasi