Let’s work together to fix the economy – E/R Minister

The Eastern Regional Minister, Antwi-Boasiako Sekyere says government is mindful of the challenges facing the country presently and taking measures to put the economy on sound footing.

He, however, pleaded with the citizenry to leave above what he described as “cheap partisan politics” and join hands with government in removing the bottlenecks bedeviling the economy.

Mr. Boasiako Sekyere said this at the third session of the eleventh Synod of the Anglican Diocese in Koforidua.

It was under themed: “Stewardship: A responsibility of trust with proviso for accountability”.

“Government will continue to provide the enabling environment to sustain the development of the nation for everyone to enjoy,” the minister assured.

The regional minister said the Anglican Church’s contribution to the socio-economic development of the country is generally acknowledged, especially in the areas of education, health and other social interventions.

He said the church contributes immensely in the provision of quality basic and secondary education across the country to complement government’s effort and as part of its social responsibilities.

According to him, as the church reflects on the theme, those on the political front are hopeful that the congregation and Ghanaians at large are going to avail themselves to be guided by the Holy Spirit so as to be good stewards to perform their duties effectively and efficiently to help move the country forward.

The Bishop of the Koforidua Diocese of the Anglican Church, Rt. Rev. Francis Benjamin Quashie, in his speech said government's intention to change polytechnics to technical universities would not necessarily address the existing challenges in the sector.

He said what is most important is changing our mindset and attitude about polytechnic education and removing all the hindrances that impede the polytechnics from advancing.