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Published on 2024-03-26 11:20:41
In a recent statement released by Dr. Clement Apaak, MP for Builsa South and Deputy Ranking Member of the Education Committee of Parliament, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has raised concerns about the government’s failure to fulfill its campaign promise regarding the distribution of tablets to students.
The NDC acknowledges the importance of providing tablets to students for educational purposes and cites their own manifesto commitment to provide free tablets loaded with relevant content to facilitate teaching and learning. However, they criticize the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia-led New Patriotic Party (NPP) government for falling short of its promise to distribute tablets to all students.
An image of Dr. Clement Apaak is included in the statement, emphasizing his involvement in advocating for education reform and the provision of resources for students.
The NDC highlights a key difference between their manifesto pledge and that of the NPP, noting that while the NDC promised to provide free tablets to students and teachers, the NPP focused on improving ICT facilities and curriculum, including discussions for the distribution of tablets to Junior High School (JHS) and Senior High School (SHS) students.
According to data from the Ghana Education Service, there are approximately 2.8 million students in public SHS and JHS combined. However, only 450,000 tablets have been procured by the government, leaving over 2.3 million students without the promised tablets.
This shortfall has raised concerns among education advocates, parents, and students who were expecting to benefit from the government’s initiative to enhance digital learning experiences. The NDC emphasizes the importance of fulfilling campaign promises and providing students with the necessary tools to succeed in their education.
In conclusion, the NDC calls on the government to take immediate action to address the shortfall in tablet distribution and ensure that all students have access to the technology needed to support their learning. Education remains a top priority for the NDC, and they are committed to holding the government accountable for its promises to improve the quality of education in Ghana.
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