Yagzore Primary School is one good example of schools in the Talensi District of Upper East Region battling for furniture to improve good quality learning. Apexnewsgh report
The picture you see above is a fact, these are our futures of tomorrow.
Talensi District is noted as one of the rich and blessed districts not only in Ghana but in West Africa due to their God-given resources. But the question is, whether these blessed resources reflect on the ordinary residents themselves, especially by way of having good drinking water, good hospital, good schools equipped with furniture and even good road?
How do we, as responsible parents and leaders expect children lying down on their stomachs to understand their teachers?
Unfortunately, well-to-do residents of the district who lived in both home and abroad seem comfortable with the trend of underdevelopment in the area. Sadly, Talensi a mineral resources hub for Upper East, Ghana and West Africa has become a place where the rich become richer while the poor continue to wallow in abject poverty.
Somewhere last year November 2021, Apexnewsgh.com carried out an investigation on the state of Talensi district only to realize that: Talensi District Hospital is battling an infrastructure crisis, the District Hospital sadly operates from separate locations, female and male wards were together and the ward can only take 8 beds, Children Ward can take only 9 beds, especially with 5 beds and 4 cots when patients are 10, Talensi district hospital will be forced to discharge a patient on admission to pave way for others, The road leading to the hospital is bad, causing staff, patients to fall including pregnant women.
These and more are still the regretful predicament of Talensi District as i write. As a District whose district hospital isn’t standard, one would have thought that the self-acclaimed big men in the area would have used their links to fight for the inclusion of Talensi to benefit from the government policy of the Agenda 111 hospital project in the region. But, the question is, do they even care about the welfare of the ordinary? Your guess is just as good as mine.
Indeed, if things are done well, Talensi should have been a heaven on earth and but unfortunately, the evidence available in the public space shows the opposite in the area.
If things are done well, furniture shouldn’t be a barrier to quality education for innocent children of Taleteng a good producing community.
If things are done well, the youth of Taleteng must not travel to the South for unnecessary jobs such as plate and cloth washing down south.
The innocent children captured lying on their stomachs writing have not committed any crime to merit such punishment from the leadership in charge of the area.
The non-availability of furniture to innocent wards in a rich mining community can have several negative effects on their well-being, development, and overall quality of life. Some of the consequences include:
1 Poor living conditions: Without proper furniture, innocent wards may have to sleep on the floor or makeshift beds, leading to discomfort, sleep disturbances, and increased vulnerability to physical health problems. This lack of basic amenities significantly degrades their living conditions and can contribute to a sense of neglect and deprivation.
2 Impaired physical health: Inadequate furniture can adversely affect the physical health of innocent wards. Sitting or sleeping on hard surfaces for prolonged periods can lead to musculoskeletal pain, poor posture, and increased risk of injuries. In the long term, these conditions can impact their overall physical development and well-being.
3 Psychological impact: The absence of furniture can have substantial psychological consequences on innocent wards. It can generate feelings of inadequacy, low self-esteem, and a sense of being marginalized or forgotten. Living in environments with minimal or no furniture can also contribute to a lack of personal space and privacy, potentially affecting their mental and emotional health.
4 Educational setbacks: Without proper furniture, innocent wards may lack suitable spaces for studying or completing their schoolwork. Inadequate support for learning environments can hinder their educational progress and impede their ability to focus and concentrate. This, in turn, can limit their academic achievement and future opportunities.
5 Social isolation: The lack of furniture could inhibit social interactions and activities among innocent wards. Inadequate seating or communal spaces may discourage gatherings and limit opportunities for socialization. As a result, they may feel isolated, lonely, and unable to engage in a meaningful community life.
6 Economic disadvantages: In rich mining communities, the non-availability of furniture may reflect an underlying socioeconomic disparity. The absence of basic amenities further perpetuates the disparity and creates an uneven playing field for innocent wards. It can exacerbate existing inequalities and hinder their ability to escape the cycle of poverty.
In conclusion, the non-availability of furniture in a rich mining community negatively impacts innocent wards in various aspects of their lives, including physical health, mental well-being, educational opportunities, social interactions, and economic prospects. Efforts should be made to address this issue and ensure that all members of the community, especially the most vulnerable, have access to basic necessities and a dignified living environment.
However, it is prudent to note that government cannot do everything for us as a people. We equally have a responsibility of making our district, constituency, region and country a comfortable place by contributing our quota. Mining companies, as part of their cooperate social responsibility must collaborate to assist government, community leaderships, Ghana Education Service (GES) in these areas to better the education of these innocent children in area.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
