Editorial
Reconstruct collapsing Abensu – Pokuase bridge
Dear Editor, I AM writing to add my voice to that of the residents of Abensu and Pokuase who have asked authorities to reconstruct the only bridge which connects them to nearby communities. I read a worrying news report early this week in which the residents lamented the challenges of crossing the collapsing bridge. The bridge was said to have developed some defects but there have not been any attempts to reconstruct it. The residents, including school children, are reported to be stranded anytime it rains and I believe steps must be taken to address this challenge. Some residents were said to have lost their lives when they attempted to cross the bridge after a recent downpour. I believe every single life matters hence there must be early
intervention before any more lives are lost. The comments I read suggested disappointment and frustration among the residents who include some of my family and friends. This is the reason I wish to use your medium to once again draw the attention
to the plight of members of this community. I would be watching closely and would not hesitate to give commendation to where it is due.
Leticia Kumi, Taifa.
Dear Editor,
THE Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that most Senior High Schools (SHSs) will return to the single-track system by this month.
For many students and parents, this feels like a relief. But before we move on, we must take a moment to reflect.
The double-track system helped thousands of students get into schools. It gave hope to families who couldn’t afford private education. But it also came with challenges.
Some students had shorter terms, others had longer breaks. Teachers were stretched, and learning felt rushed. Many students felt left behind not because they didn’t try, but because the system didn’t give them enough time.
Now that we’re returning to single-track, let’s make sure we don’t repeat the mistakes of the past. We need more classrooms, better planning, and support for teachers.
Education is not just about getting into school. It’s about feeling safe and supported. Let’s build a system that gives every child a real chance.
Beatrice Princess Kpeglah,
Dansoman
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Dear Editor
As it is critical for preserving our surroundings, there is the urgent need for increased awareness and action to protect Ghana’s environment and resources.
Ghana’s forest reserves, vast savannas and scenic coastlines serve as homes and habitats to a wide range of flora and fauna, including several endangered species.
Our vegetation and rich soil deposits provide the nation with food, plants and animal resources, which ensures food availability and accessibility for the population.
However, the country’s environment is facing numerous threats including deforestation, overexploitation, pollution, etc.
The importance of environmental conservation cannot be overstated; our natural resources are the backbone of our economy, playing a vital role in driving the country’s economic growth and development.
It is therefore critical that we take actions to protect them for our future generations.
There is the need for collective action to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable development.
Environmentalists, various organizations and private individuals must come on board to promote environmental conservation, through tree planting exercises, clean-up campaigns, and resource conservation practices.
These efforts, when carried out effectively, would create a long-lasting impact in protecting and conserving the country’s environment.
The Ghanaian government should also implement policies and conduct regular programmes aimed at promoting environmental conservation.
By Theresa Tsetse Dzifa,
Bubiashie
