Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has called on the Ghana Education Service (GES) to reposition agriculture as a core, practical component of education rather than a disciplinary activity.
Speaking at the launch of the School Farm Initiative in Accra on Friday, August 29, Mr. Debrah emphasized the programme's potential to reduce government expenditure on the Senior High School feeding programme by using produce grown on school farms.
He explained that this initiative aligns with the government’s broader goal of making agriculture central to national food security, job creation, and youth empowerment.
“GES must ensure agriculture is integrated meaningfully into the curriculum—not as a form of punishment, but as a valuable, hands-on learning tool,” he said.
Mr. Debrah also urged heads of schools and the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) to show leadership by ensuring school farms thrive and are sustainable.
Acknowledging the role of teachers and parents, he appealed to key education stakeholders—including NAGRAT, CCT-GH, and other teacher unions—to fully support the programme.
“This initiative’s success depends heavily on the active involvement of teachers, unions, and parents. It’s an investment in the future of our youth and the country,” he added.
Mr. Debrah described the initiative as a long-term strategic move to transform the role of agriculture in Ghana’s education system and national development.
Source: Citinewsroom
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