Gomoa-Kyiren (C/R), Jan. 19, GNA - A former Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Professor Kobina Yankson, has called on traditional authorities and other stakeholders to complement the efforts of the Government to ensure quality education for Ghanaian children. This would enable children in their areas to realize their dreams of becoming 93future academic, technical and vocational giants", capable of contributing meaningfully to the development of their villages, towns and the nation.
Prof. Yankson was speaking at a ceremony at Gomoa-Kyiren in the Central Region, when he and Dr. Charles Ntiamoah Takyi, Deputy Central Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) responsible for Clinical Care, jointly launched a 100 million-cedi educational fund to sponsor promising Junior Secondary School students from poor homes to further their education.
Prof. Yankson cautioned the youth to heed the advice of their elders and to desist from meddling in chieftaincy disputes since their involvement could derail the socio-economic and cultural development of their communities and affect national cohesion and progress. Dilating on the theme for the occasion, "Eradicating Poverty Through Education," he said the time had come for Traditional Authorities and other stakeholders to help transform and accelerate national advancement.
He said 93the Gomoa District has long yearned for better and sustained educational and economic development and this dream can come about through the effective education of the youth". Dr. Ntiamoah Takyi, who is also known as Nana Ahor Takyi, Apamudzenhen of the Gomoa District, praised the initiators of the fund and encouraged them to muster courage and confidence to enable them to perform creditably.
He charged leaders of the Town, particularly those charged with the responsibility of ensuring the successful operation and growth of the fund to remain focused to help achieve the goals. The Deputy Regional Medical Director advised the people to cultivate what he described as "Solution-oriented spirit" to propel them to greater heights.
Gomoa-Kyiren (C/R), Jan. 19, GNA - A former Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Professor Kobina Yankson, has called on traditional authorities and other stakeholders to complement the efforts of the Government to ensure quality education for Ghanaian children. This would enable children in their areas to realize their dreams of becoming 93future academic, technical and vocational giants", capable of contributing meaningfully to the development of their villages, towns and the nation.
Prof. Yankson was speaking at a ceremony at Gomoa-Kyiren in the Central Region, when he and Dr. Charles Ntiamoah Takyi, Deputy Central Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) responsible for Clinical Care, jointly launched a 100 million-cedi educational fund to sponsor promising Junior Secondary School students from poor homes to further their education.
Prof. Yankson cautioned the youth to heed the advice of their elders and to desist from meddling in chieftaincy disputes since their involvement could derail the socio-economic and cultural development of their communities and affect national cohesion and progress. Dilating on the theme for the occasion, "Eradicating Poverty Through Education," he said the time had come for Traditional Authorities and other stakeholders to help transform and accelerate national advancement.
He said 93the Gomoa District has long yearned for better and sustained educational and economic development and this dream can come about through the effective education of the youth". Dr. Ntiamoah Takyi, who is also known as Nana Ahor Takyi, Apamudzenhen of the Gomoa District, praised the initiators of the fund and encouraged them to muster courage and confidence to enable them to perform creditably.
He charged leaders of the Town, particularly those charged with the responsibility of ensuring the successful operation and growth of the fund to remain focused to help achieve the goals. The Deputy Regional Medical Director advised the people to cultivate what he described as "Solution-oriented spirit" to propel them to greater heights.
