The Metro Education Unit of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has been instructed by Accra Mayor Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey to boldly inscribe the Ga word for welcome, “Oobaakɛ,” at the gates of all basic schools throughout the city in order to conserve and promote the indigenous language.
According to the Mayor, placing “Oobaakɛ” at school gates would act as a reminder of culture and an educational tool, introducing students to the language and giving them a sense of pride and identity.
During a working visit to the Martyrs of Uganda R/C Basic School in Mamprobi, the Ministry of Health (MOH) Basic School, the 28th February Road Primary & Kindergarten, and the Peter Odartey Lamptey Memorial JHS on Thursday, the mayor issued the directive in order to welcome new students to school and distribute stationery.
Hon. Allotey encouraged the Ga language instructor at the Martyrs of Uganda R/C Basic School to do everything in her power to teach the language to students.
“As Mayor, I will ensure that the Ga language is taught in all schools in the metropolis. It is our heritage and must be passed on to the younger generation,” he said.
Hon. Allotey engaged with the students during his visits and gave them one-on-one instruction in the Ga language for greeting and welcoming people. He emphasized the value of youngsters valuing the local way of life while striving for academic success.
He emphasized that maintaining and advancing local languages remained a top priority for the Assembly’s cultural and educational agenda and promised that the Assembly would collaborate closely with the Ghana Education Service (GES) and pertinent stakeholders to guarantee that Ga instruction was appropriately incorporated into the curriculum of Accra’s schools.
As part of attempts to create a more inclusive and heritage-conscious city, the Mayor promised that the AMA would keep launching programs that support the Ga people’s cultural knowledge and identity.
Source: newsthemegh.com