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Low school turnout marks reopening in Nkwanta enclave
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Mr Jonathan Korsinah, the Nkwanta South Municipal Education Director, has described the first week reopening of schools in the area as unencouraging due to low pupil attendance turnout across several communities.
According to the director, a major factor contributing to the situation is the recent spats of conflicts and associated gun running in the area, which has made parents hesitant to send their children to school.
He said enrolment has been exceptionally low after the Easter break, which opened on April 21.
The director indicated that most parents in the affected areas of the conflict are expecting assurances of the safety of their children and consistent presence of teachers before allowing their wards to resume fully.
Speaking to the GNA, Mr Korsinah said the lingering concerns over the low turnout could be associated with the ongoing groundnut planting season in some communities as many pupils and students would accompany their parents to their farms instead of returning to the classroom.
The director also noted that some parents appear indifferent about the reopening, showing little urgency in ensuring their children return to school.
Furthermore, he said that despite the low turnout of pupils, teachers have reported to school and remain ready to carry out their duties as authorities work to improve attendance in the upcoming weeks.
Mr Korsinah, therefore, encouraged parents to allow their wards to return to school as the second week approaches, assuring of their safety.
He emphasised that the current academic period is the third term, which is crucial in promoting pupils to the next class, and urged parents to prioritise their children’s education. –GNA
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Christians have been urged to demonstrate a living faith in Jesus Christ by allowing their confession of Him as Lord and Saviour to reflect in their daily lives.
According to the Kaneshie District Pastor of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana (EPCG), Rev. Dzidzor Nathaniel Affram, a genuine Christian’s confession should go beyond words and be demonstrated through obedience to God, love for others and service to the Church.
He made the call at the 40th anniversary remembrance service for the late Wesley Kwasi Kwadzo at the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana, Maranatha Congregation at Awudome Avenui in the Volta Region.
Speaking on the theme, “The Church Built on a Living Confession,” Rev. Affram said life would continually present challenges capable of testing Christians’ faith, making it necessary for believers to hold firmly to their confession that Jesus Christ is Lord.
He explained that accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour required Christians to live according to His teachings, stressing that their faith must be evident in their conduct.
“A living confession listens to God and not man,” he said, urging Christians to remain obedient to God even when faced with difficulties and pressures.
Rev. Affram further encouraged the congregation to care for vulnerable people and demonstrate concern for others, adding that such acts were practical expressions of Christian faith.
He also urged Christians to identify and use their God-given gifts to build the Church.
He said every member of the Church had a role to play and cautioned Christians against looking down on others because of their status or abilities.
The remembrance service brought together family members, friends, members of the congregation and sympathisers to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the late Wesley Kwasi Kwadzo.
By Lizzy Okai
