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Train youth to become assets for Ghana-Rev Eyison
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The greatest treasure parents, guardians and stakeholders must bequeath the country is to mold the youth to become invaluable assets to benefit generations yet unborn.
Rev Eddie Eyison of the Royal House Chapel, Accra, who described the youth as the backbone of the nation in an interview with The Spectator, said this was necessary because the youth formed the largest population of the country, therefore, if care was not taken in molding them well for the future, it would result in serious consequences.
He said this was necessary because the future belonged to the youth since the elderly would definitely leave the scene and hand over the mantle of leadership to them.
Rev Eyison said failure in this duty would be unacceptable and its repercussions would affect the socio-economic development of the country.
He said parents and guardians, the first teachers in the family, must whip-up the spirit of patriotism in children and guide them to embrace the challenges of life, adding that the task of nation- building should start from the formative years and this must be the responsibility of all and sundry.
Rev Eyison said since fast- growing economies in the world had benefitted from the rapid development of science and technology, it was incumbent on all to get the youth to develop interest in the study of these subjects.
He said parents must guide children to study programmes in which they developed interest because that was the only way they could make progress.
Rev Eyison explained that the situation whereby parents compelled children to study programmes against their wish should not be encouraged because of its negative effects on children.
He said it was unfortunate the youth had embraced foreign culture to the detriment of Ghanaian culture and were interested in making quick money instead of working hard to earn a decent living which was acceptable in the sight of God.
Rev Eyison said in the past the youth were taught what the country’s culture permitted, the best way they ought to dress, acceptable ways of life, how to conduct themselves in public and be courteous towards elders.
By Raymond Kyekye
Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has questioned why Ghana continues to import toothpicks despite having the resources to produce them locally.
Speaking in Parliament, Mr. Iddrisu, who previously served as Minister for Trade and Industry, said he feels ashamed that the country still depends on imports for such a basic product.
“I have been Minister for Trade and Industry before and I carry the shame. How come that in Ghana we cannot produce toothpicks and we have to import them?” he asked.
According to him, Ghana has enough resources to support local businesses to manufacture products such as toothpicks instead of relying on imports. He said the country should encourage private sector investment in manufacturing to create jobs and reduce dependence on foreign goods.
Mr. Iddrisu alleged that some people who received government support under private sector initiatives failed to use the funds for their intended purpose.
“If you want, Honorable Kojo, because you… I can’t go there. There are people who took money in the name of the private sector and said they were going to farm. That money never went to their farms. You know that,” he told Parliament.
On job creation, the Education Minister said he agreed with the views expressed by a colleague on the need to create more employment opportunities. However, he argued that the One District, One Factory (1D1F) programme did not provide the solution to Ghana’s employment challenges.
Mr. Iddrisu made the remarks during parliamentary proceedings while contributing to discussions on job creation and the country’s industrial development.
By: Jacob Aggrey
New Patriotic Party (NPP) communications officer, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has dismissed reports linking him to an alleged GH¢55 million case, insisting that no such issue was raised during his detention by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
In a Facebook post after his release from EOCO custody, Mr Aboagye stated that at no point during his detention was he questioned about any GH¢55 million.
“For the records: There was no discussion of any GH¢55 million with me by EOCO. None,” he wrote.
According to him, he was detained for four days, a day after announcing his intention to contest for the position of National Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party.
Mr Aboagye alleged that false narratives were circulated about his arrest but expressed confidence that the truth would eventually prevail.
He thanked NPP supporters who demonstrated and called for his release, saying news of the protests reached him while he was in detention and encouraged him.
Mr Aboagye indicated that the support shown by party faithful strengthened his resolve and reaffirmed his commitment to serve the NPP.
He maintained that his detention had not discouraged him from pursuing his political ambition.
“If the intention was to break me, it has failed. If the intention was to scare me, it has failed spectacularly,” he stated.
Mr Aboagye expressed appreciation to his legal team, the leadership of the NPP and all supporters who stood by him throughout his detention.
He reiterated his determination to lead the party’s Communications Directorate, declaring that he remained “ready to win” and committed to what he described as the party’s mission to “command the narrative.”
By: Jacob Aggrey
