Editorial
Human capital, youthful exuberance and national development
There is the need for every country to pay critical attention to the people it has and fight hard to develop the skills of such people; so that they can come together to help develop communities and promote national development.
For the most important assets in every country is the human resource base,
The development of this human resource should not just be academic but also the technical, vocational and other skills, so that a balance can be struck for the overall development of the country.
In Ghana today, the youth form a large section of the population and should not be left to go wayward. This means they need to be directed appropriately, so that their visions in life can be realised or achieved.
Without such programmes, the youth will be found wanting by walking about wasting their talents. This must not be allowed to happen because it is the talents that can be utilised to transform the country.
The youth need to be given hope from time to time, so that they can know society thinks and values them also as an important part of society.
The youth of today have an important role to play as they are responsible for the development of the country at present and for the future. Their forefathers had done what they could to bring them to a certain level of development but they also need to play their part in ensuring that the future is guaranteed for the prosperity of all Ghanaians.
It is in light of this that The Spectator is happy for certain ongoing programmes designed to give hope and direction to the youth of this country. We are aware of a programme taking place in Kumasi which will be under the chairmanship of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene. This is an important programme that must be encouraged, so that the youth will know that they are not left to fend for themselves but be guided to know what it takes to delve into what is good for them and be able to come out with what they can do to shape up the country.
The programme organised under the theme, “The youth, our future hope” signifies the importance of the youth segment of this country and the fact that they need to know that all is not lost. The programme comes off on Friday, April 29, 2022, at the Great Hall of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. The programme is not meant for only the youth in that institution but all other young people in Ghana.
The National Youth Authority deserves high commendation for organising such an event and it is the expectation of everyone that its objectives will be achieved, so that the country as a whole will be the ultimate beneficiary within the context of national progress and development.
Long live the youth of this country
Long live Ghana!
Dear Editor,
It is often said that a healthy nation is a wealthy nation. However, this saying becomes worrying when the health of citizens is threatened by the conditions under which the food they consume daily is sold.
In Ghana, the conditions under which food is sold is quite disturbing. Over the years, I have observed that the environments where food is prepared and sold are often unhygienic.
In many cases, containers holding food such as rice and waakye are left uncovered or not properly covered, exposing them to contamination.
While many Ghanaians paid little attention in the past to the conditions under which food was sold, the narrative seems to be changing in recent years.
I recall an incident during my days in Senior High School (S.H.S.) when my friends and I went out to buy food. At one location, some of us chose not to buy because we assumed the food would be expensive due to how neat the place looked.
Unfortunately, we ended up purchasing food from a different place that was somewhat unhygienic. We overlooked the poor conditions because we believed the quantity offered was better than at the cleaner location.
However, I am certain that my friends and I would not repeat such a mistake today, as we now understand the health implications of that decision.
While public education is important in addressing this issue, I believe it is time for regulatory and law enforcement agencies, such as the Food and Drug Authority (FDA), to crack the whip on food sellers and vendors who operate in unhygienic environments and conditions.
As citizens, we must also be mindful of where we buy our food to protect ourselves and our families from diseases and illnesses. We should choose ‘quality’ over ‘quantity’ and prioritize our health.
From Syram
Oyarifa
Dear Editor,
I write to express concern and call for improved security measures before and after every football match.
The recent robbery attack that led to the tragic death of a player, on their return from a Match day 29 game against Samartex, is both shocking and heartbreaking.
The incident, which reportedly occurred around 10:30 p.m., highlights the growing risks faced by players and team officials while traveling.
Football is meant to unite and entertain, not to expose lives to danger. It is therefore imperative that authorities, the Ghana Football Association, and security agencies put in place adequate protection for teams, especially during late-night travels.
I strongly urge all stakeholders to treat this matter with urgency to prevent such unfortunate incidents from recurring.
From Eugene Ampiaw
Accra
