Bongo District Assembly organizes school debate to mark day against child Labour

The Bongo District assembly has organised a school debate for two selected Senior High Schools in the district.

The debate forms part of series of activities embarked upon by the district to mark this year’s international day against child labour.

The debate which attracted teachers, parents and the media, mainly bothered on worst forms of child labour.

In an address, the Bongo District Chief Executive, Peter Ayimbisa Ayamga, mentioned that child labour is worst in the country especially in the areas of education, agriculture and galamsey activities.

He bemoaned the instances where teachers engage school children in farming activities or commercially whilst parents and even some children also engage themselves in galamsey activities.

He mentioned that child labour is affecting the well being of children and has the tendency of affecting the country’s future because children are the future leaders.

He expressed the hope that after the debate, teachers, parents and the students should endeavour to reduce all forms of child labour.

The DCE implored the various departments and parents not to only focus on minimising the worst form of child labour but also reflect on how Ghana can protect children during conflicts and violence.

The Bongo District Chief Executive also used the opportunity to caution the public against the lynching of people especially those suspected to be witches or wizards.

He recounted two incidents at Vea and Abanga and expressed worry about the increase rate of lynching of people.

Mr. Ayamga advsied the school whom he described as strong and active to eschew from such acts and report such incidents to the police.

The Bongo Director of Education, Dancan Nsoh, reminded the students about their responsibilities.

According to him, teachers, parents and the various department will endeavor to ensure the right of children.

However, children are also expected to know their responsibilities towards their parents and teachers.

He commended all parents, teachers and students for the respective roles in ensuring a successful debate.