President John Dramani Mahama has expressed deep concern over the rising trend of indiscipline in Senior High Schools (SHSs) across Ghana.
His comments come on the heels of warnings from the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), which has given the government an ultimatum to address the situation by the end of the month.
Breakdown of Values and Morals
Mahama attributed the indiscipline to a breakdown of values and morals in schools, citing incidents of students carrying guns and violent behavior.
He emphasized the need for collective action to reverse the trend, calling for closer cooperation between the Ghana Education Service and faith-based institutions to ensure accountability and enhance monitoring.
Collaboration Key to Solution
The President suggested that collaboration between the Ghana Education Service and faith-based institutions could help address issues such as teacher absenteeism and student discipline.
He also questioned the effectiveness of the current curriculum and moral education in schools.
Galamsey Challenge Complex
On a separate issue, Mahama described the fight against illegal mining (galamsey) as a complex challenge, exacerbated by the country’s economic difficulties and high youth unemployment.
He noted that many unskilled youth engage in galamsey due to limited job opportunities, while emphasizing that legitimate small-scale mining, when properly regulated, is not illegal.
