Osabarima Kwesi Atta II, Dr. (H.C) has disclosed his strategies to improve educational outcomes for the local populace in the Cape Coast Metropolis.
He raised concerns about the inadequate representation of indigenes of Cape Coast in schools, attributing it to insufficient attention given to the basic level of education and their academic performances.
His initiative, made known in a press briefing at the Eminstimadze Palace in Cape Coast on Monday, April 15 aims to improve livelihoods and enhance academic achievements among Cape Coast natives, with a primary focus on basic and secondary education.
Osabarima Kwesi Atta II revealed that a committee that includes proficient individuals tasked with adopting, mentoring schools and empowering local students to excel academically is underway to oversee this endeavour.
He lamented that non-residents continuously occupy the good schools situated in Cape Coast with indigenes having no place in such schools due to their academic performance.
“That is why I have already been talking to Professor Davis and Professor Jojo Eghan, and they are eager to help. So, what we are going to do, is I have four of my sub-chiefs in the education sector. I will join them together for them to adopt schools in Cape Coast.
And when they enrol them, groom our children to where they should go. So that someday, sometime, we can have them at least pass and gain admission to these secondary schools,” he added.
The press briefing was held after the University of Cape Coast recently conferred on the Oguaamanhen the Honorary Doctor of Laws, LLD (Honoris Causa).
The conferment recognises the Paramount Chief’s role in promoting peace, unity and development in UCC, Central Region, Ghana and the Global Community.
Read: Osabarima Kwesi Atta II receives Honorary Doctorate of Laws, LLD from UCC
Addressing the press, Osabarima Kwesi Atta II Dr. (H.C) expressed appreciation for the prestigious honour bestowed on him citing it as a motivation for him to continue his efforts towards fostering peaceful co-existence between the university and neighbouring communities.
He highlighted collaborative efforts between the Oguaa traditional council, the University, and the Regional Land Commission to address these issues.
The Oguaamanhen firmly assured that the committee tasked with further resolving disputes between the Universities and its surrounding committees would persist until peace is restored.
Source: Angelina Riley Hayford/ATLFMNEWS
