Editorial
A humble suggestion to telcos
Dear Editor,
Many subscribers continue to storm the offices of service providers as the deadline for the SIM Card re-registration approaches. I have been an advocate relative to extension of the process considering that many citizens were still facing challenges in getting the Ghana Card which is the key requirement for the re-registration.
That notwithstanding, I have noticed how the telecom service providers insist that subscribers come in person to their various offices to complete the process. This, I believe could have been done differently.
I am not conversant with the kind of verification system the service providers use but whatever be the case, I may be more convenient if telecom companies decentralise the so-called authentication/verification procedures.
Just as is done in the case of mobile money services, I suggest the telecom companies provide the verification devices to accredited vendors at vantage points so subscribers can easily complete the registration process without going to queue in front of any office.
Service providers must give this humble proposal a second thought to help ease pressure on subscribers and their staff.
Lucy Adomako,
East-Legon.
Dear Editor,
AS an alumnus of the University of Education, Winneba, (UEW) I am deeply concerned about the increasing number of student deaths being recorded at the institution.
It is very disturbing to hear of young, vibrant individuals losing their lives within a space that is meant to nurture, protect, and prepare them for the future.
The University is supposed to be a place of safety, growth, and academic excellence. However, the frequent reports of tragic incidents has raised questions about adequate health, safety, and welfare measures put in place to protect students.
Parents entrust their wards to the University with the hope that they will return not only educated but also healthy and safe. Sadly, these recurring deaths undermine that trust and paint a worrying picture.
I believe urgent steps must be taken by the University authorities, government agencies, and all stakeholders to investigate the causes of these deaths and to implement preventive measures.
Whether the problem is linked to poor healthcare facilities on campus, lack of emergency response systems, stress-related issues, or other underlying factors, it demands immediate attention.
As a proud alumnus, I cherish the institution and want to see it flourish. But this can only happen if the well-being of students is treated as a top priority. Every life matters, and we cannot afford to continue losing brilliant young minds to preventable circumstances.
Eugene Ampiaw, Accra
Dear Editor,
Drivers are mostly blamed for road crashes that are recorded in the country. They are mostly blamed for over-speeding, overtaking, and non-adherence to road traffic rules and regulations.
However, the attitude of some passengers also contribute to such incidents.
One of such attitudes that I have observed is the ‘pressure’ that passengers put on drivers to stop at unauthorised places because they think it is closer to their destination rather than where the authorised bus stop is located.
I recently had an argument with a passenger in a car. This passenger was virtually shouting on the driver to just stop at an unauthorised bus stop for him to alight.
When I asked this passenger why he was doing that, his response was that, “the authorised bus stop is two junctions away from my house.”
I found his response very funny and at the same time disturbing. I tried to let him know that what he wanted the driver to do was not the right thing, but he was not ready to listen.
Thankfully, the driver did not succumb to his demand and stopped at the authorised bus stop for him to alight.
I believe it is about time some passengers allow drivers to do the right things. That is the only way we can build the peaceful and disciplined society we all crave for.
Maame Esi, Dodowa
