Editorial
Police shuttle service better late than never
Shuttle services are not entirely new but I am particularly impressed about the recent move by the Ghana Police Administration to provide buses on specific routes in Accra to convey personnel to and from their duty points.
Even as a young boy, I used to enjoy this service provided by my school. That is why I wonder why it took the police service a long time to make this essential service available to its men and women.
According to the service, the programme had been implemented in 15 out of the 18 Police Operational Regions and was intended to “ease the burden of commuting of officers and ensure that personnel who carry weapons for duty, do so under safe conditions.”
This initiative, which I believe, was spearheaded by the Welfare Unit of the police administration, is not only a relief to the officers but a boost to the performance and morale of the gallant men and women of the service.
While I commend the service for this step, I urge the police administration to as well address other pressing concerns of personnel, such as provision of decent and affordable housing, supply of adequate bulletproof vests and needed logistics to help combat crime and protect lives and property.
I again urge leadership to extend the shuttle service to the remaining three Police Operational Regions as it puts measures in place to sustain the service.
Frank Twum,
Sakumono.
Fix drains at Weija – Gbawe
Dear Editor,
The relatively low volume of rain recorded in Accra recently has exposed the cracks in the drainage system in the Weija – Gbawe Municipality.
Few hours of rain last Tuesday caused flooding in parts of the community leaving some residents stranded and some major roads immotorable.
Residents have attributed constant flooding in the area to choked and malfunctioning drainage systems. I, therefore, wish to use this medium to, once again, highlight this challenge and draw the attention of authorities in the area to as a matter of urgency move and resolve this challenge.
Weija is the capital of the Ga-South Municipality which has gradually become an economic hub due to its proximity to Kasoa, therefore, the least disruption caused by floods tends to adversely affect lives and property.
Sandra N.A Attom,
Student, African University College of Communications
Editorial
Ensure provision of adequate first aid at schools
Dear Editor,
First aid is defined as the immediate care given to an injured or suddenly ill person, aiming to preserve life, prevent further harm, and promote recovery until professional medical help arrives.
It is also considered as an essential element at every organisation and institution during emergency situations. In Ghana, first aid is also considered a legal requirement, emphasising the need for adequate supplies and trained personnel to handle emergencies.
Additionally, schools in Ghana are expected to have first aid boxes and individuals trained in first aid to address injuries and illness that may occur.
However, there have been a number of reported cases of lack of first aid kits, including first aid boxes, in some educational institutions in the country.
As a concerned citizen, I find such reports very disturbing because the lack of first aid kits at our education institutions could lead to loss of lives.
At schools, especially at the basic level, it is easy for injuries to be recorded due to the playful nature of pupils, where they are often seen running up and down and engaging in some physical activities.
It is for this reason that education institutions in the country need to take the provision of first aid kits and facilities seriously.
The various stakeholders, including the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service, need to put in measures to ensure that education institutions adhere to this directive.
Fred, Dansoman
Editorial
Introduce comprehensive sex education in schools
Dear Editor
I write to express concern about the alarming rise in cases of teenage pregnancy in our communities and to advocate an urgent introduction of comprehensive sex education in our schools.
It is no longer enough to ask our children to abstain from sex without equipping them with the knowledge to make informed decisions.
In a world where information is readily available often unfiltered and misleading, young people must be guided with factual, age-appropriate, and culturally sensitive education on reproductive health.
Many teenagers become victims of early pregnancy not out of rebellion, but due to ignorance. They are unaware of how their bodies work, how to protect themselves, or even the consequences of unprotected sex.
This lack of knowledge often leads to school dropouts, unsafe abortions, and a cycle of poverty especially among girls.
Comprehensive sex education does not encourage promiscuity, as some fear, rather, it empowers children to make responsible choices.
It helps them understand consent, personal boundaries, and the importance of self-respect.
Parents, teachers, religious leaders, and policymakers must all come together to ensure that our youth are protected not only through moral instruction but with practical knowledge that safeguards their futures.
If we are serious about ending teenage pregnancy, then let us be bold enough to teach our children the truth early and consistently.
Emmanuel Mensah, Cape Coast
