E/R: Okyenhene Calls for Equal Opportunities in Education and Responsible Mining Practices
The Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has urged the country to make a concerted effort to create equal opportunities for all Ghanaians, especially those in rural communities. According to him, many brilliant children in rural areas lack the same opportunities as their urban counterparts to develop and showcase their talents. Speaking at a traditional durbar in Wenchi as part of his 25th Anniversary celebrations of ascending the Ofori Panin Stool, Osagyefuo emphasized that providing equal opportunities in education will allow rural children to discover their talents and compete globally. He also highlighted the importance of focusing on women’s empowerment, citing their prudent use of even the smallest investments. As part of his commitment to education, the Okyenhene has constructed 10 model schools within the Akyem Abuakwa State. The Amoatia Ofori Panin Model Schools, one of which was commissioned in Akyem Wenchi prior to the durbar, consist of nine classrooms, a computer labo...