Editorial
Why we should pay attention to metrology in our daily lives
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One important area in socio-economic development is accurate measurement which helps to enhance the value of the items offered for sale by man to other people.
This important activity is often taken for granted in the sense that many people do not pay attention to accurate measurements. If measurements are accurate, they ensure fairness in trade matters.
Elsewhere in this newspaper, one columnist, has written an article on “How metrology promotes socio-economic development”. The article emphasises, among other things, why society including Ghana ought to pay attention to accurate measurements.
The Spectator wishes to join the world in emphasising that World Metrology Day is an annual celebration of the signature of the Metre Convention on May 20, 1875, by representatives of 17 nations.
The Convention set the framework for global collaboration in the science of measurement and in its industrial, commercial and societal applications. The original aim of the Metre Convention — the world-wide uniformity of measurement — remains as important today as it was in 1875.
World Metrology Day is an occasion set aside for the recognition of more than 100 years of achievement and success in the establishment of a global infrastructure for precise and reliable measurements as well as the immense contributions of many thousands of experts of metrological activities throughout the world.
The Day further aims at drawing the attention of governments of all member states together with other international bodies, to the benefits of effective and reliable measurements and the very large economic benefits which come from their investments.
Every year, a different theme is selected to place emphasise on the different roles played by metrology in socio-economic activities. The theme of this year’s World Metrology Day is Measurement for Health.
This theme was chosen to create awareness of the important role measurement plays in health and in the wellbeing of every one of us.
Indeed, metrology, the science of measurement, plays a central role in scientific discovery and innovation, industrial manufacturing and international trade, in improving the quality of life and in protecting the global environment.
Metrology or accurate measurement is key in socio-economic development as decisions are made based on information from measurements. In fact, wrong measurement results lead to wrong decisions. Thus, metrological activities should result in measurements that meet specified degrees of accuracy and precision. They should ensure that the measurements are adequate and reliable.
As we observe World Metrology Day, the significance of the occasion should be remembered and highlighted at all times to enhance innovation and progress in society. All stakeholders, including consumers, must, therefore, assist in the adoption and use of accurate measurements in all transactions to ensure quality, safety and fairness in trading.
We must all embrace the significance of accurate measurements to ensure smooth promotion of both local and international trade and stimulate the enhancement of our national socio-economic development for the benefit of all.
Dear Editor,
I want to use this platform to create awareness on the growing safety challenge at some of our beaches, particularly the lack of adequate safety measures to prevent accidents.
Beaches are important recreational spaces that also contribute significantly to Ghana’s tourism industry. However, many beaches lack trained lifeguards, emergency equipment and proper supervision.
During weekends, holidays and sometimes weekdays, families visit these beaches to have fun and some, for relaxing, yet the necessary safety measures are often inadequate.
The situation becomes even more worrying when children and inexperienced swimmers enter the water without proper guidance; it can quickly turn a day meant for enjoyment into a tragedy for families.
I urge beach operators and local authorities to strengthen safety measures at our beaches, make trained lifeguards available at busy beaches, warning signs clearly displayed and emergency responses system established.
Public education is equally important as well. Visitors must be encouraged to obey safety instructions, avoid dangerous places and remain vigilant especially when children are around.
Ghana has beautiful beaches with enormous potentials that attract both local and international tourists, but we cannot promote beach tourism effectively whiles neglecting the safety of the people who visit these places.
I hope the authorities will treat beach safety as a national priority before it cause any tragedy.
From Elvis Amoako
Teshie-Nungua.
Dear Editor,
In Ghana, it appears that the moment a prominent politician is arrested or convicted, we fail to ask of the person’s offence but rather think of the person’s political affiliation.
Taking the recent 20-year imprisonment handed to New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti regional chairman, Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi has once again exposed this troubling culture.
An Accra high court convicted him on illegal-mining related charges and sentenced him to 20 years in prison. The NPP has since announced its intention to appeal the conviction.
What concerns me is not whether one belongs to the NPP or the NDC, what concern me is our growing tendency to attach a political identity to every arrest, investigation or court judgment. If an NPP member is arrested, some immediately say the NDC government is targeting the opposition. If an NDC member faces legal trouble the same argument will easily be reversed when political circumstances change.
We must ask ourselves; Are we defending justice or are we simply depending on our political colours? Political affiliation should never determine whether we believe a person deserves investigation, prosecution or a fair trial. If someone is accused of wrongdoing the proper institution must investigate, the court must determine guilt and the accused must have the right to challenge the decision through legal process.
Ghana cannot build a strong democracy if every criminal investigation becomes a political battle. Let us learn to separate politics from justice, a wrongdoing does not become right because the accused belong to your party and an accusation does not become true simply because the person belong to the opposing party.
Our loyalty should first be Ghana, the rule of the law and justice not to political colors.
From Desmond Yaw Frimpong
Pentecost University
