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Involve young people in building future of education – Amankra Appiah
Dr William Amankra Appiah, Ashanti Regional Director of Education, has stressed the need to actively involve young people in decisions affecting education delivery.
He said the energies of the youth, their creativity and prospectives were crucial in creating an education system that empowered individuals and transformed societies.
Speaking at the 2026 celebration of the International Day of Education at Obuasi in the Ashanti Region, Dr Appiah pointed out that the involvement of young people in decision making in education would make them relevant to society.
He mentioned the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation as one of the interventions that had transformed education in the Ashanti Region and beyond and called on all stakeholders to take keen interest in education to enhance quality delivery.
Nana Addai Gyamera, Feyiasehene, said the future of education should not be delivered to young people, but must be built with them.
This way, the youth would sustain what they have built and improve upon them in the future.
This year’s celebration was on the theme: “The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Education. “
Nana Gyamera said the future of the youth was not only about classrooms examination and certificates, but with innovation and possibilities.
He said young people were now co-creators to education and leaders in formation, adding that children were now being taught not only to pass examination but were being prepared to be custodians of the nation and improve upon what they inherited.
They attend school with purpose, respect learning space, respect authority and their peers.
Madam Elaine Oppong Peprah, Administrator of the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation, pledged the Foundation‘s commitment to support education and help nurture children to be innovative and agents of change.
She called on stakeholders to not relent on supporting to nurture the next generation.
Mr Kwaku Oppong Amponsah, Chief Executive of Adwinsa Publications, donated 2,500 assorted reading books to the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation to support education delivery.
AngloGold Ashanti, also presented some books to students at the ceremony. –GNA
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President John Dramani Mahama has visited the Akosombo Dam to assess the impact of a fire incident at a substation operated by the Ghana Grid Company.
The fire is reported to have caused the loss of more than 1,000 megawatts from the national power grid, affecting electricity supply in parts of the country.
During the visit, he inspected ongoing restoration works and received briefings from engineers on efforts to restore power. He commended them for what he described as a swift and professional response to the situation.
According to him, the government remains committed to restoring stable electricity supply as quickly as possible.
He added that steps are also being taken to strengthen the resilience of Ghana’s energy infrastructure to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Ghana Grid Company has not yet provided a detailed timeline for full restoration, but work is ongoing to bring affected systems back on stream.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, says he and his deputy have publicly filed their annual tax returns to demonstrate leadership and encourage compliance among citizens.
In a facebook post, he explained that the move was meant to show that public officials must lead by example when it comes to fulfilling civic duties.
“Leadership must be demonstrated, not declared,” he said.
He commended Ghanaian taxpayers for their continued contribution to national development, noting that tax compliance plays a key role in sustaining government activities.
According to him, paying taxes is both a legal and moral responsibility. He stressed that all citizens, including public officials, professionals, and businesses, are equal before the law and must meet their tax obligations.
He added that tax revenue is essential for funding key sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and security.
The minister praised the Ghana Revenue Authority for its work, especially during the ongoing Tax and Good Governance Month in April. He said the initiative helps to educate the public and promote voluntary compliance.
He urged the authority to intensify public education and continue reforms aimed at simplifying tax processes, reducing compliance costs, and improving transparency.
He further encouraged individuals and businesses that are yet to file their returns to do so promptly, adding that support systems and digital platforms are available to assist them.
He said building a strong tax culture would strengthen the country’s economy, improve accountability, and promote fairness in society.
By: Jacob Aggrey
