The presidential candidate of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has underscored the need for the education sector to receive a significant portion of budgetary allocations from every government.
He said this was important because education was important to the country’s development.
To him, the education sector remains instrumental in producing human capital for accelerated development.
Mahama made these remarks on Saturday at the 40th Anniversary of the enstoolment of Togbe Dzegblade IV of Adaklu Kodzobi.
The address was read on his behalf by Mr. Kwame Agbodza, the Member of Parliament of Adaklu.
The former president commended Togbe Dzegblade for establishing an educational fund to assist brilliant but needy students in the area.
He further urged students to take advantage of the fund to enhance their skills.
Togbe Dzegblade’s 40-year tenure without chieftaincy disputes contributed to the community’s rapid development, as applauded by the speaker.
On his part, Togbe Gbogbi Atsa V, Paramount Chief and President of the Adaklu Traditional Council, commended Togbe Dzegblade for his significant contributions to the development of Adaklu across various sectors.
“I commend you for your hard work and excellent demonstration of neighbourliness that have helped to establish and maintain peaceful coexistence with other traditional areas,” he stated.
In his welcome address, Togbe Dzegblade listed several development projects undertaken by the community without government assistance.
The projects include a 20-seater water closet toilet, classroom blocks, pipe-borne water, and a one-story information centre.
He noted that the Education Fund would not only support outstanding students but also those in apprenticeship and skills training.
According to him, plans were underway to establish a Center for Fabrication and Crafts Construction to nurture the talents and skills of youth interested in those fields.
An 11-member board was inaugurated to oversee the Togbe Dzegblade Education Trust Fund.
Mahama donated GH¢10,000 in support of the fund, while Mr. Agbodza contributed GH¢5,000 in addition to the GH¢20,000 he had earlier donated.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
