Fatal Boat Accident Involving School Children: A Reflection of National Failure, says NDC Director
Nine school children died in a boat accident on Thursday, May 11, while traveling from Faana to Kelee in the Weija Gbawe Municipality. The tragedy has sparked concerns about the state of education in remote areas of Ghana. Abraham Amaliba, Director of Legal Affairs for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), said that such accidents are a reflection of the nation’s failure to protect its children. In his view, the country’s failure to ensure the safety of its children, who are future leaders, is a major setback for Ghana’s education.
Amaliba also expressed concern about the dangerous routes some school children have to take to get to their schools. In remote areas, children often have to cross crocodile-infested ponds to reach their schools. These accidents are a scar on the nation’s conscience, he added.
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has expressed its condolences to the families of the deceased children. In a statement, the GES said it was deeply saddened by the tragedy and assured the families that their hearts and prayers were with them during this difficult time.
The incident has once again highlighted the challenges faced by Ghana’s education system, particularly in remote areas. Lack of infrastructure and facilities, inadequate transportation, and poor road networks are some of the major issues that need to be addressed. For the most part, Ghana’s education system has made progress in recent years, but there is still a long way to go to ensure that all children, regardless of their location, have access to quality education.
There have been calls for the government to invest more in the education sector, particularly in remote areas, to improve infrastructure and facilities, provide safe transportation, and ensure the safety of children. All in all, the boat accident that claimed the lives of nine school children is a tragic reminder that more needs to be done to ensure the safety and well-being of Ghana’s future leaders.