Editorial
Check operations of Chinese warehouse owners around Latebiokoshie
Dear Editor,
The past few years have witnessed a phenomenon around the Latebiokoshie area in Accra that must be checked.
This has to do with the increasing number of warehouses that had been rented out to mainly Chinese nationals to operate in various businesses, including the production of travelling bags and shoes.
I worked with one of these Chinese companies and realised that they don’t treat us with respect. They spoke to us in a rude manner and always wanted to throw the first blow when there was a misunderstanding.
They smoke in open places with no regard to the person next to them.
The call by the MCE for the Ablekuma Central Municipal Assembly, Mr Frank Nkansah, to invite operators of these warehouses for queries following the fire outbreak at Latebiokoshie, involving a Chinese warehouse, is a good one.
These are business people and they play a role in making sure the youth get some jobs to do but it does not mean they should treat people anyhow or go about their operation without regard to the environment and the human resource.
Fiifi Neto,
Latebiokoshie
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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
