Editorial
Building strong, formidable nation
Nation-Building is a very difficult task, but when all hands are brought on board, the task becomes easy to achieve, even though it may involve some strenuous efforts.
As a country, Ghana needs the support of all to be able to build a strong nation that will compete with the rest of the world. Global competition is not a joke, but when everybody puts in a strong effort, the purpose will be attainable no matter the difficulties encountered.
Strong nations the world over did not emerge overnight. Some of them went through very difficult times, but today they have been able to make it because of the effort they put in even when times were extremely difficult.
Difficult situations make it possible for all citizens to think about new strategies to overcome their problems. This becomes possible when the entire nation agrees to put all efforts together to attain the national goal. The national goal centres on high productivity in all sectors of the economy.
The implication is that Ghanaians must also reflect on ways of ensuring high productivity in all sectors of the economy. This can be possible when we all put our efforts together and encourage one another to overcome the difficulties being faced today.
The difficulties being encountered are terribly irritating because economic conditions are unbearable everywhere. It is this situation that must encourage each and every Ghanaian not to lose hope but stand firm so that together we can make some progress and overcome the challenges ahead of us.
Nation-building, as has been pointed out, is a difficult task because some of the citizens will not put in their best when problems emerge. At the same time, many others can easily lose hope and allow themselves to be overwhelmed by the prevailing difficulties.
However, we encourage each and every person in this country to note that whatever difficulty we are going through can be overcome when we stand firm and support each other instead of encouraging vicious attacks against one another.
Vicious attacks can only worsen matters today and make the future look bleak. If the future is to look bright to the satisfaction of all, then we need to put our heads together and perform every assignment with zeal.
This is possible, so everyone must work toward it. We, therefore, call on the government to do what it can, as well as individuals, organised labour and Ghanaians in general, to play their part as patriotic citizens and support the national developmental agenda.
Do Ghanaians want to rest where they are at the moment or prefer to work harder and establish better lives for themselves? It is strongly believed that Ghanaians are determined people who would want to achieve greater laurels no matter the challenges involved.
It is for these reasons that we call on everybody in all sectors of the economy to refrain from vicious remarks and rather encourage one another in all sincerity and honesty to make the country increase productivity.
When things are done in this way, the sky will be the limit as far as building a strong and formidable nation is concerned, so may God help us all to achieve our national dream.
Dear Editor,
It is often said that a healthy nation is a wealthy nation. However, this saying becomes worrying when the health of citizens is threatened by the conditions under which the food they consume daily is sold.
In Ghana, the conditions under which food is sold is quite disturbing. Over the years, I have observed that the environments where food is prepared and sold are often unhygienic.
In many cases, containers holding food such as rice and waakye are left uncovered or not properly covered, exposing them to contamination.
While many Ghanaians paid little attention in the past to the conditions under which food was sold, the narrative seems to be changing in recent years.
I recall an incident during my days in Senior High School (S.H.S.) when my friends and I went out to buy food. At one location, some of us chose not to buy because we assumed the food would be expensive due to how neat the place looked.
Unfortunately, we ended up purchasing food from a different place that was somewhat unhygienic. We overlooked the poor conditions because we believed the quantity offered was better than at the cleaner location.
However, I am certain that my friends and I would not repeat such a mistake today, as we now understand the health implications of that decision.
While public education is important in addressing this issue, I believe it is time for regulatory and law enforcement agencies, such as the Food and Drug Authority (FDA), to crack the whip on food sellers and vendors who operate in unhygienic environments and conditions.
As citizens, we must also be mindful of where we buy our food to protect ourselves and our families from diseases and illnesses. We should choose ‘quality’ over ‘quantity’ and prioritize our health.
From Syram
Oyarifa
Dear Editor,
I write to express concern and call for improved security measures before and after every football match.
The recent robbery attack that led to the tragic death of a player, on their return from a Match day 29 game against Samartex, is both shocking and heartbreaking.
The incident, which reportedly occurred around 10:30 p.m., highlights the growing risks faced by players and team officials while traveling.
Football is meant to unite and entertain, not to expose lives to danger. It is therefore imperative that authorities, the Ghana Football Association, and security agencies put in place adequate protection for teams, especially during late-night travels.
I strongly urge all stakeholders to treat this matter with urgency to prevent such unfortunate incidents from recurring.
From Eugene Ampiaw
Accra
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