Keta: The Keta Municipal Assembly, in the Volta Region, has arranged a series of activities to commemorate this year's International Day of the Boy Child, observed globally on May 16. The scheduled programmes are set to run across six circuits from May 19 to June 1, engaging several basic schools in the area.
According to Ghana News Agency, the activities will reach communities such as Kedzi, Afiadenyigba, Keta Urban, Dzelukope, Anyako, and Atiavi. Events are planned to be held at the Circuit Centre for each area, from 0900 hours to 1200 hours, ensuring participation among male pupils. Madam Aurelia Tudzi, Girls' Education Officer at the Keta Municipal Education Directorate, mentioned that the Kedzi-Afiadenyigba Circuit would host programmes on Wednesday, May 20, for schools like Horvi Zion, Havedzi, and Kedzi. Another session for Tengeykorpe, Afiadenyigba E.P., and Afiadenyigba R.C. schools is set from 1130 hours to 1300 hours.
The Abor-Atsiame Circuit is scheduled for May 21, with schools in Abor participating from 0900 to 1100 hours, while schools in Tsiame will be involved from 1130 hours to 1300 hours. Madam Tudzi added that the Dzelukope-Vui Circuit would hold its earliest event on Tuesday, May 19, involving various schools, including Dzelukope R.C., Dzelukope E.P., Bishop Herman, Ketasco Basic 1 and 2, and Vui Zion Basic Schools.
The Anyako Circuit will celebrate on May 22, with schools in Anyako engaging in a session from 0900 to 1130 hours. This event aims to involve both male and female pupils on issues pertinent to their development. The Atiavi-Hatorgodo Circuit will conclude the activities on May 31, including schools in Atiavi, followed by those in Hatorgodo and Wenyagor.
The Keta Urban Circuit, covering densely populated schools, is set for Friday, May 29, and involves schools like Vodza, Adzido, Keta E.P., and others. This approach, as stated by the Officer in charge of girl-child education, is designed to decentralize the celebration, ensuring maximum participation from pupils in remote areas.
Madam Tudzi urged headteachers, circuit supervisors, parents, and community leaders to ensure full turnout for the programme, which aims to positively impact and uplift the standard of boys' abilities. She emphasized the importance of raising boys into empathetic and respectful individuals.
She highlighted that the engagement provides a crucial opportunity for participants to invest in the mental, physical, emotional, and social development of the next generation of male leaders. Madam Tudzi also called upon individuals, philanthropists, and organizations to support boy empowerment, focusing on educating and improving the prospects of young boys.
The theme for this year's celebration is 'Boys for Integrity' and 'Flourish and Thrive: Investing in Boys for Stronger Families and Communities,' focusing on boy child development.