Tema: Madam Ebi Bright, the Tema Metropolitan Chief Executive, has called on Ghanaians to demonstrate discipline and responsible behaviour to support the country's development agenda. She emphasized that discipline, caution, and a strategic approach are essential to achieving Ghana's national development vision and building a resilient economy.
According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Bright made the call at the Tema Metropolitan commemoration parade of Ghana's 69th Independence Day celebration held in Tema on the theme 'Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope.' She urged citizens to transition from being mere spectators to becoming committed participants in national development. Madam Bright stressed the importance of individuals taking responsibility for their actions, including maintaining sanitation and obeying laws, to support national growth.
She highlighted that the vision of President John Dramani Mahama focuses on economic, social, and environmental sustainability, as well as strengthening national institutions. Ensuring that development benefits all citizens and leaves no one behind remains a priority, she added. Madam Bright further stated that Ghana's vision of development requires cultivating a disciplined and proactive national culture to ensure sustainable progress, expressing optimism that with collective commitment, Ghana would continue to remain a 'Star of Africa' in terms of economic and social development.
Madam Bernice Ofori, the Tema Metropolitan Director of Education, called on stakeholders in the education sector to support efforts to improve infrastructure to enhance educational standards in the metropolis. She pointed out that improving teaching and learning facilities is essential to achieving quality education for all students. A total of 13 schools in the Tema Metropolis, including senior high schools, Junior High Schools, and Primary Schools, participated in the parade during the Independence Day celebration.