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Professor Fobih pushes Education
Reform Programme at Assin South
Assin Nsuaem(C/R), March 24, Ghanadot/GNA – Professor
Dominic Fobih, Minister of Education, Science and Sports,
has observed that the Education Reform Programme would
ensure the provision of quality personnel to promote
government’s vision for Ghana to attain a middle income
status by 2015.
He noted that to achieve a middle income status required
high productivity from personnel in all sectors of the
economy.
Prof. Fobih made the observation when presenting a risograph
machine that would facilitate printing of question papers
and other documents to Assin South District Directorate of
Education at Assin Nsuaem.
He explained that it was to improve quality of education in
the district.
Prof. Fobih, who is also Member of Parliament for Assin
South said the reform programme encouraged authorities of
educational institutions, parent-teacher associations and
communities to collaborate to enhance efficiency.
He expressed concern about the poor performance of students
in the district in the Basic Education Certificate
Examination (BECE) and appealed to stakeholders to live up
to expectation.
Ms Helena Arkoh, Assin South District Director of Education
who received the equipment said the directorate had
instituted measures to improve the performance of the
students at the BECE.
These include spelling ‘B’ competition, vacation classes,
essay writing, reading competitions and mock examinations.
Ms Arkoh appealed to citizens and philanthropists to assist
improve the standard of education in the area.
Mr Dick Obeng Owusu, Chairman of Assin South District
Headteachers Association said the equipment would enhance
preparations for the BECE in April.
GNA
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