The Okyeman Twafohene, Okatakyia Boakye Danquah has praised Okyehene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin for working hard to change the narrative of Okyeman and Eastern Region at large.
According to him, Osagyfo Amoatia Ofori Panin took over at the time when Okyeman and the Eastern Region were battling developmental issues.
During that time, the performance of Okyeman in the Basic Education Certificate Examination was appalling despite significant public investment, mentioning that this had its roots in the growing social crisis of truancy, the increase in school dropout rate, the surge of teenage pregnancy, and the spread of Human Immune Virus (HIV)
Okyeman Twafohene noted that to address this menace, Osagyefo Ofori Panin launched a successful advocacy for increased funding and rekindled the interest and inclusion of parents in their children’s education
Okatakyia Danquah stressed that measures being put in place by Okyehene have led to a rapid reduction in the school dropout rate, a reduction in the rate of teenage pregnancy, and a decrease in reported cases of HIV infections.
He recounted that under the distinguished able leadership of Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, ten Basic Education Schools, named, the Amoatia Ofori Panin Model Schools were established in 10 different locations within Okyeman to complement the efforts of the government in the education sector.
Okatakyia Boakye Danquah made this known during the official launching of the 25th Golden Jubilee anniversary of Okyehene on Monday, May 20, 2024, at the Ofori Panin Fie, Kyebi.
Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin who ascended the throne in October 1999 has had many infrastructure projects under his leadership.
By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.
Source// Obohnewsonline.com.
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