Editorial
The traders are back again
Dear Editor,
About three months ago, I wrote to commend the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KOKMA) for bringing sanity to the Kwame Nkrumah Interchange when it re-demarcated the area and ‘pushed’ the traders back to the market.
But it appears the good initiative is not achieving its objective after all. I have been using the stretch lately and still have to ‘squeeze’ myself through the crowd that has returned to the pavement.
I find it hard to understand why some of the traders fail to comply with simple directives until authorities are compelled to apply some level of force.
It is true that times are hard and people have to work hard to survive but we have been told that businesses on the pavement do not serve the best interest of traders and the pedestrians, hence the need for them to operate at designated spaces.
The emerging chaos at the interchange may get out of hand if the KOKMA re-moblises its taskforce once again to enforce law and order.
Lucy Quist,
Adabraka.
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
