Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has praised the President’s Independence Day Awards for highlighting the country’s values in education, particularly dedication to learning.
She extended her warmest congratulations to 52 outstanding students from public and private schools across the 16 regions, including those with visual and hearing impairments.
“Over the years, the President’s Independence Day Awards have demonstrated what we value in our education system, which is dedication to learning. We continue to honor students nationwide who have distinguished themselves through dedication and discipline,” she noted.
She called for special recognition for the students with visual and hearing impairments while urging all students to pursue greater responsibility and achievements, citing this year’s theme, ‘Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope,’ as a call to action for all Ghanaians.
Speaking during the awards ceremony in Accra today, March 4, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang emphasized the importance of ensuring that every child has access to education, regardless of their background or ability.
Addressing concerns about troubling developments in schools, including exam malpractices, vandalism, and disrespect toward authorities, she stressed that such behaviors risk undermining national progress.
She added that, in response to these concerns, the Ministry of Education, through the Ghana Education Service (GES), is working to strengthen discipline and promote value-based education.
Source: myxyzonline.com
