Selected Schools in the Bole District on Monday commemorated Ghana’s 66th independence anniversary in style and grandeur with a parade at the St. Kizito A primary school park.
The independence parade, held on the national theme: “Our Unity, Our Strength Our Purpose ”was not only characterized by the accustomed march-past by selected pupils and security personnel, but also interesting cultural displays by exquisitely dressed pupils and observers alike.
Hundreds of residents of Bole, who defied the searing sunshine, trooped to and filled the park amidst pomp and pageantry.
Traders were not left out of the celebration as they took the opportunity to sell their products to mark the anniversary.
In all, 32 contingents; consisting 960 students, 64 teachers, Cadet Corps, the Bole Midwifery and Nursing Training College and the Bole Senior High School Band and other voluntary organizations, Security, Chiefs and dignitaries were in attendance.
The District Chief Executive, Madam Veronica Alele Heming , in the company of the District Police Commander, Benjamin Buxton and the District Director of Education, Mr Yahaya Sulemana, took the national salute as pupils took turns to march.
Addressing the parade, Madam Veronica, the DCE said for the country to develop with an educated populace, it ought to happen in an atmosphere peace and tranquility.
She said the annual parade had transcended the usual funfair, but now afforded Ghanaians the opportunity to have introspective moments to reflect on their gains after independence and the greater task of ensuring the development of the country and ultimately consolidating the peace prevailing in the country.
“Peace and unity are the building blocks and the basic requirements of every nation and in spite of our religious and socio-cultural differences, we still remain ever united”, she said, adding that that peace was paramount in the overall success and development of the country and could not be compromised or taken for granted.
She called for renewed peace and security in the District and the country as a whole.
She said for the country to develop in an atmosphere of peace and unity, there was need for citizens to report unsuspecting behaviors in the town to the police, echoing the phrase “see something,say something”.
The District Director of Education, Mr Yahaya Sulemana indicated there is a teacher deficit of 714 in the District and urged to the Assembly to liaise with the Ministry of Education to fill the gap.
According to him furniture for pupils still remain a challenge and hence called on the Assembly to assist by providing to schools that lack furniture to improve upon teaching and learning.
Source: yagbonradioonline
