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Capitation grant boosting education –
Deputy Minister
Accra, July 25, GNA – The Deputy Minister of Employment and
Social Welfare, Mrs Frema Osei-Opare, on Wednesday observed
that the introduction of capitation grant in the public
primary schools was boosting enrolment and would help Ghana
achieve target of universal primary education under the
Millennium Development Goals.
Speaking at the Speech and Prize-Giving Day of Little Legon
Lyceum School in Accra, Mrs Osei-Opare, who is also Member
of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, called for dedicated
and professional teachers in the quest for a good education
system.
She noted with regret that many teachers at the moment did
not have the qualities of devotion to duty.
The Deputy Minister said the country had invested and
continued to invest in the training of teachers adding that
as a result of the capitation grant more teachers were
needed to support those in the system.
She appealed to schools to have enough teachers to provide
quality teaching, provide the right materials and conducive
atmosphere for teachers as well as the children.
Mrs Osei-Frema said although government was responsible for
the education of all children, Churches, private individuals
and other religious organisations had also made significant
contributions.
She advised school authorities and parents to encourage
their children to ask questions to improve their
understanding and satisfy their curiosity.
Mr Alfred Welsing who spoke on behalf of the proprietress of
Lyceum said since the establishment of the school in 1997,
the population had increased due to the good academic
performance of the pupils.
Lauding the performance of the children, Mr. Welsing
appealed to parents to assist the school with any form of
materials or money to upgrade the standard of the school.
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