Kofi Asare, the Chief Executive Officer of Africa Education Watch has questioned the government's decision to re-open schools amidst the surge in coronavirus cases.
The Africa Education Watch on Wednesday said an attempt by the Ghana Education Service (GES) to compel Non-Governmental Organisations and Civil Society Organisations to become members of the Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC) amounts to a breach of the 1992 Constitution. It said GNECC is a private voluntary association like any CSO or NGO, therefore asking others to become a member as a pre-condition for certification to operate as an Education Sector NGO or CSO was in e
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According to its Executive Director Kofi Asare, much more premium must be placed on enforcement and adherence to the COVID 19 when school reopens to avoid a spread of the disease among students which may warrant another closure.
“As a nation, our commitment to comply with the protocols is what will make the difference whether we can open schools definitely or not. But, I think we can because we actually operated schools when we were recording an increase in community spread, but we managed the situation until examinations were completed. So we are counting on the government’s readiness to supply necessary kits on time, so we can have a safe reopening”, he told Citi news.
“President @NAkufoAddo prepares to meet cabinet tomorrow for a final decision on the possible reopening of schools in January. Key on his agenda will be to examine the proposals for assuring the safety of our children, should schools reopen,” Mr. Oppong Nkrumah said in a tweet. He assured the general public and parents that the President will make a decision that will be in the best interest of the nation, having received briefings from his team of health and education experts. “These decisions are not made lightly. But so far all his covid management decisions have been spot on. Fingers crossed, he will make the best decision in the interest of our children and our schools,” he added.