Mr Vincent Tefe, Adaklu
Anyigbe District Director of Education, on Friday said the importance
of education in achieving unity and development could not be
overemphasized.
He explained that education propels society to build a strong human
capital base that is the catalyst for economic growth.
Mr. Tefe was speaking at a durbar, organised by National Union of
Adaklu Students and Associates (NUASA), on the theme: �Enhancing Unity
and Development through Education�the role of NUASA�, at Adaklu
Kodzobi.
It was to climax a three-week teaching in basic schools in the
Adaklu Traditional Area by NUASA members.
Mr. Tefe said education was the most effective way of shaping values,
attitudes and behaviours of individuals.
Mr. Michael Adzaho, the District Chief Executive, said the assembly
was working hard to promote teaching and learning in the area, and
appealed to all stakeholders to support education.
Dr. Samuel Buame, a lecturer at the University of Ghana, and patron
of the association, appealed to parents to be committed to the
education of the children.
Mr Manfred Clark Dzakumah, outgoing president of the NUASA, said the
association, which was formed in 1989, would continue with its
voluntary teaching in basic schools in the area, to promote education.
Togbe Dzegblade IV, Chief of Adaklu Kodzobi, called on the people to
support the association to achieve its objectives.
The new executives of the association sworn into office
included Mr. William Dogbeda Agbesi, President, Mr. Justice Sena
Amanfu, Vice president, Ms Melody Edem Egbadzor, General Secretary and
Mr. Richard Tefe, Assistant Secretary.
The rest are Mr. Senyo Ntumi, Treasurer, Mr. Bright Kunu,
Financial Secretary, and Mr. Francis Apasu, Organizing Secretary.
Source: GNA / Ghana
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