Lack of textbooks for new syllabuses will affect teaching

Ho, Jan. 12, GNA- Mr Victor H. K. Mensah, Ho District Director of Education on Monday said the delay in the supply of textbooks for new syllabuses in the basic schools could affect teaching and learning in schools.

He said till now, in the second term of the academic year, textbooks have not reached some schools in the Ho District.

Mr Mensah was speaking at a ceremony during which the Rotary Club of Ho presented textbooks covering all subjects to the Ho Traditional Council for distribution to schools in the Ho District.

He said the books had come in good time to cushion the effects of the inadequate supply of textbooks and hoped teachers would see them as important supplements while they waited for the recommended textbooks. Rotary Club of Shreveport District 6190 in the United States (US) donated the books.

Mr Francis Asare, President of the Ho Club who did the presentation Advised that the books should be distributed fairly to all sections of the traditional council.

Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbome Fia of the Asogli State, who received the books said they would be graded according to standards before distribution.

Mr Mawutor Goh, Ho District Chief Executive (DCE), who is a Rotarian, said the books would support the District Assembly's efforts to improve performance in schools.