The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu has paid a visit to the Paramount Chief of the Sunyani Traditional Area, Odeefour Ogyeamansan Boahen Korkor II , to discuss key educational initiatives.
The Minister was accompanied by the Bono NDC Regional Chairman, Kwadwo Nyamekye Marfo, the MP for Sunyani East, Seid Mubarak, the NDC Regional Organizer, Mr. Seidu Mohammed, and other dignitaries of the National Democratic Congress
During the meeting, Mr Iddrisu briefed Odeefour Ogyeamansan Boahen Korkor II on the recently launched government programs (BSTEM) and their objectives. He pledged to support the development of universities within the Sunyani Traditional Area, specifically the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) and the Sunyani Technical University.
In his remarks, Odeefour Ogyeamansan Boahen Korkor II welcomed the Minister and commended him for the hardworking spirit he has been exhibiting towards advancing education in the country.
On Examination Malpractice, the Sunyanimanhene urged the Minister to address the menace by considering the installation of surveillance cameras in examination halls nationwide.
Odeefour Ogyeamansan Boahen Korkor II appealed for the establishment of a technical school in Sunyani, emphasizing the need to shift from a book-oriented education system to one that is focused on practical skills training to enhance employment promotion.
He further pleaded to Haruna Iddrisu to cause government intervention towards completing the long-abandoned Sunyani Regional Library project, which has stalled for over two (2) decades.
In his response, Haruna Iddrisu assured Odeefour Ogyeamansan Boahen Korkor II of the government’s commitment to establishing the proposed technical school and completing the regional library. He reiterated his dedication to improving educational infrastructure and quality in the Bono region.
