Editorial
Extend surveillance to highways beyond Accra
Dear Editor,
I have observed recently how the Ghana Police Service is using surveillance cameras in the city to arrest drivers who commit various road traffic offences.
The facilities and technology deployed at the monitoring centres allow officers to zoom in on specific locations to pick registration numbers of vehicles and subsequently follow to invite or possibly prosecute drivers for misconduct.
In the past weeks, I have seen footages the police have released and I wish to commend them for the initiative. I am, however, concerned that most of the videos seem to capture only offending drivers in Accra.
On a recent trip outside Accra, I spotted a number of reckless driving on some highways, including wrongful overtaking, drivers making illegal u-turns and vehicles parked on the shoulders of the road without advance warning triangles.
This phenomenon is common on the Accra-Nsawam road and beyond but I am yet to see a surveillance video from these areas.
If it is the case that the monitoring centre does not operate beyond Accra, then the police should start taking steps to mount cameras along major highways also.
Apart from the capital cities, there is enough evidence that a lot most breaches occur along major highways causing tragic accidents.
I believe the presence of surveillance cameras along highways in addition to increased road safety education would make drivers more cautious and help reduce fatalities on our roads.
Philip Ntem Sarpong,
Osino.
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
