Obo Kwahu (Eastern Region), 7 Dec. '98 - Mr Mike Acheampong, Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, said over the weekend that changes in the educational reform programme are meant to expand, enrich and improve the educational system to make it accessible, meaningful and acceptable to all. He said they are also to give adequate and sustainable training to the youth. Mr Acheampong was addressing the Speech and Prize Giving Day of Kwahu-Ridge Secondary Technical School at Obo in the Kwahu South District. It marked the 27th anniversary of the founding of the school. The deputy Minister called on stakeholders to co-operate to ensure the success of the Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education (FCUBE) programme which is aimed at eradicating ignorance and other lapses in the society. He said the government will assist educational institutions that initiate computer programmes, "since the future of the nation depends on sound scientific and technological knowledge which is being controlled by the computer system". Mr Acheampong urged school authorities to enforce discipline and to ensure that students adopt peaceful means of seeking redress instead of resorting to ''destructive interventions'' which result in the loss of state property. Mr Seth Cudjo, headmaster, said enrolment in the school increased from 200 in 1996 to 420 this year. The government has released 45 million cedis for the construction of a Headmistress' bungalow while arrangements have been completed for the beginning computer classes next academic year. Mr Cudjo said staff accommodation continues to be a major problem and appealed to the government and the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) for assistance. The District Chief Executive, Mr Opoku Preko advised the students to avoid negative tendencies that will endanger their future and concentrate on their studies.
Obo Kwahu (Eastern Region), 7 Dec. '98 - Mr Mike Acheampong, Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, said over the weekend that changes in the educational reform programme are meant to expand, enrich and improve the educational system to make it accessible, meaningful and acceptable to all. He said they are also to give adequate and sustainable training to the youth. Mr Acheampong was addressing the Speech and Prize Giving Day of Kwahu-Ridge Secondary Technical School at Obo in the Kwahu South District. It marked the 27th anniversary of the founding of the school. The deputy Minister called on stakeholders to co-operate to ensure the success of the Free Compulsory Universal Basic Education (FCUBE) programme which is aimed at eradicating ignorance and other lapses in the society. He said the government will assist educational institutions that initiate computer programmes, "since the future of the nation depends on sound scientific and technological knowledge which is being controlled by the computer system". Mr Acheampong urged school authorities to enforce discipline and to ensure that students adopt peaceful means of seeking redress instead of resorting to ''destructive interventions'' which result in the loss of state property. Mr Seth Cudjo, headmaster, said enrolment in the school increased from 200 in 1996 to 420 this year. The government has released 45 million cedis for the construction of a Headmistress' bungalow while arrangements have been completed for the beginning computer classes next academic year. Mr Cudjo said staff accommodation continues to be a major problem and appealed to the government and the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) for assistance. The District Chief Executive, Mr Opoku Preko advised the students to avoid negative tendencies that will endanger their future and concentrate on their studies.
