Adaklu: Mr. Jerry Yao Ameko, the Adaklu District Chief Executive (DCE), has raised concerns over the detrimental effects of modernity and technology abuse on children, describing it as a significant threat to their future development and societal wellbeing. He emphasized the need for children and young people to be discerning about the influences they adopt under the guise of modernity.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ameko expressed these concerns at the commissioning and handover ceremony of a newly completed school block for the Evangelical Presbyterian Church Primary School in Adaklu Kpatovoe. The project, funded by GETFUND at a cost of GHS950,000, includes three classrooms, an office, a store, and a staff common room. The Adaklu District Assembly, in collaboration with Mr. Governs Kwame Agbodza, Minister for Roads and Highways and Member of Parliament for Adaklu, alongside Mr. Ameko, provided 40 modern mono desks for each classroom.
Mr. Ameko highlighted that the project, initiated in 2016, had been neglected by the previous government. He stressed the importance of nurturing children as they are the country's future leaders, calling for substantial investments in education to equip them for future responsibilities. He also expressed concern over the declining academic performance in the district and urged the District Education Directorate to enhance its oversight of teachers.
As Dean of the Volta Region's MDCEs, Mr. Ameko advocated for the rejuvenation of dormant School Management Committees and Parent Teacher Associations. He urged educators to embrace their profession with passion and dedication, emphasizing the need for continuous investment in children's education by parents, who he assured would see significant returns.
Mr. Ameko announced the acquisition of 3000 modern mono desks by the Assembly and Mr. Agbodza for distribution across district schools, with an additional 1220 desks expected soon. He assured that both Gbekor and Adaklu Senior High Schools, as well as the Adaklu Technical School, would benefit from this initiative.
Further, the DCE confirmed ongoing efforts to provide adequate classroom blocks for all district schools, pledging the completion of new and abandoned classroom structures. He also reported the construction of six-unit teachers' bungalows in various communities to address teacher accommodation challenges.
Mr. Mac-Peter Dumatonu, the Adaklu District Director of Education, urged teachers to reciprocate governmental investments by intensifying their efforts during teaching hours. He called on the community and educators to maintain the newly provided infrastructure and resources, underscoring the importance of a culture of maintenance.