19th February, 2018

The Daily Graphic says the construction of roads is to enhance development and not to kill citizens. However over the years, the intention behind the construction of good roads is being defeated by the numerous ghastly accidents in the country. The paper says disasters are bound to happen, but can be reduced if properly handled and their effects minimised. The Graphic therefore reiterates the need to enforce road safety regulations to prevent needless accidents. The paper also reminds motorists to be mindful of traffic regulations such as drink-driving and needless speeding. It also admonishes lake operators to avoid overloading and use properly constructed boats.

The Ghanaian Times applauds President Akufo-Addo's warning that Heads of Senior High Schools who continue to charge unapproved fees and staff who steal foodstuffs belonging to students will be dismissed. The paper says it is a shame for a democratic country like Ghana to still be addressing issues of recalcitrant public servants who rob vulnerable people, especially school children of basic needs such as food. The Times describes such behaviour as unpatriotic, and supports any punitive measures against any offending school head or matron. 

The Daily Heritage calls for a reduction in the number of subjects studied at the basic level. The paper says even though some players in the educational sector have called for six subjects to be studied at the JHS level and only numeracy, literature and physical education should be taught at the kindergarten and lower levels. The Heritage thinks the number should be reduced even further. The paper holds the view that attention should be focused on the basics needed for the Senior High School education and not necessarily pilling up of loads on children at the lower level.

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