Okere’s MP Dan Botwe has openly assured parents on, President Akufo-Addo’s decision to take the “necessary decision” on reopening Schools in the country.
There seems to be divided public views of when the government should reopen schools closed since May 15, 2020 given that experts say coronavirus has come to stay with humanity.
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Kojo Opong Nkrumah minister of information on Thursday commented that
“Government is not saying that schools are to reopen soon.
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What we are saying is that consultation on what it takes to reopen schools is what we are currently engaged.”
Speaking to the Media at Apirede -Akuapem over the weekend, the Okere MP who is also the Minister for Regional Integration and Re-Organization Dan Kwaku Botwe said, President Akufo Addo, will take the necessary decision based on experts and stakeholders advice.”
the Presidential taskforce is made up of people with experiences and expertise if you watch it Mr. President has met all manner of people with different expertise on these matters and as he meets them he listens to the experts then he takes a decision.
So on this school matter you know there have been so many views that have been expressed and as Mr. President Collates these views he will take the necessary decisions based the advice he receives from them.”
Meanwhile, the Lawmaker in collaboration with the Okere District Assembly on Saturday continued with the distribution of 16,000 pieces of nose masks and hand sanitizer to drivers, storekeepers, and food vendors along major streets in all towns in Okere District.
Also market women relocated to Asenema School Park were each provided an umbrella and two pieces of nose masks.
The District Chief Executive for Okere Daniel Kenneth admonished residents strictly adhere to the Covid-19 preventive protocols to ensure that the disease does not spread to the District.
CREDIT : Obed Ansah
