The Gyaasehene of Akyem Kotoku Mponua, Nana Kwesi Addo II, during the independent day parade at Akyem Pankese in the Eastern Region, gave his speech to a basic school pupil, Emmanuella Anke Osafo, to read on his behalf.
The Chief made the gesture to demonstrate his commitment to education and trust in the future leaders of his community.
The chief stated that enhancing quality education is the most effective way to achieve the reset agenda of the new government.
In a speech read on his behalf by a Basic School pupil, Emmanuella Anke Osafo, at the 68th Independence Day Parade held at the Akyem Pankese Presbyterian School Park in the Eastern Region, the Chief Nana Kwesi Addo II underscored the critical role of education in shaping Ghana’s future.
“As the new administration seeks to reset the country, I maintain that education remains the best means by which we can reset our country,” he stated.
“Education is the key to unlocking the full potential of our children, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that they have access to quality education”.
Reflecting on Ghana’s journey to independence, Nana Kwasi Addo II noted that the fight for freedom was led by educated individuals such as Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, Mensah Sarbah, Caseley Hayford, and Dr. Kwegyir Aggrey.
He stressed that education was the foundation of their leadership and the progress of the nation.
“As we celebrate our independence, we must also acknowledge that without education, we would have been lost on our fights to freedom, because this country’s freedom and progress was led by educated people like Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, our First prime minister and President, Mensah Sarbah, Caseley Hayford, Dr. Kwegyir Aggrey, and the likes. It was not fought by people who were not educated. Yes, they might have contributed, but the forerunners were people who had knowledge”.
Nana Kwasi Addo II called for a collective effort from traditional rulers, technocrats, politicians, public servants, business leaders, clergy, students, and ordinary Ghanaians to build and preserve a great nation for future generations.
The Gyaasehene of Akyem Kotoku Mponua, Nana Kwesi Addo II further urged parents to prioritize their children’s education and ensure they receive the best possible schooling while instilling good morals, discipline, hard work, and respect for others.
He also encouraged teachers to continue to inspire, motivate, and guide students to become the best versions of themselves by serving as mentors and role models .
The Assembly Member for Pankese Electoral Area, Agyekum Malachi, urged residents to asses implications of their actions on society before taken them to ensure peace and development.
