“Ghana’s Deputy Education Minister Calls for Reset in Student Discipline”

Story by Fada Amakye

The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, has emphasized the need for a reset in student discipline in Ghana’s educational institutions. He expressed concern over recent incidents of indiscipline, violence, and destruction of property in schools, often triggered by students’ desire to cheat during exams.

Dr. Apaak sees the National Cadet Corps as a potential solution, promoting values of accountability, integrity, and patriotism to instill discipline. He urged the Cadet Corps Board to work with stakeholders and the Ministry of Education to expand cadet programs in all schools, including junior high schools.

The Deputy Minister highlighted reports of drug abuse among students at the basic level, adding to the challenge. He emphasized the importance of partnership between the board, ministry, and stakeholders to tackle indiscipline. By using the Cadet Corps as a catalyst, Dr. Apaak hopes to reset the moral compass of the country and bring about discipline in the school system.

The Ministry expects the Cadet Corps Board to double its efforts in promoting discipline and responsibility among students. With the President and Minister’s expectations high, the board’s success will be crucial in shaping the behavior and character of Ghana’s youth.

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“New School Cadet Board Takes Charge, Vows to Tackle Indiscipline”

The newly integrated School Cadet Board has been entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing discipline in schools. Prof Ernest Kofi Davis, Director General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), charged the board to take up the challenge.

The board faces a critical task in tackling incidents of indiscipline in schools. The authorities have expressed confidence in the board’s ability to handle this responsibility. Although the task is demanding, the board is determined to succeed.

The board’s success will be crucial in shaping the behavior and character of students, ultimately contributing to a more disciplined and responsible student body. With this new responsibility, the School Cadet Board is poised to make a positive impact on the education system in Ghana.