Education Ministry condemns sexual abuse of BOGISS Student, orders her boarding status restored
According to the Ministry, the student was allegedly sexually abused by two watchmen employed at the school.
The Ministry of Education has strongly condemned the alleged sexual abuse of a 14-year-old student with autism attending Bolgatanga Girls' Senior High School. In a statement released on Thursday, the Ministry expressed shock and outrage over the incident, emphasizing that those responsible must be held accountable. The abuse, perpetrated by two school watchmen, is described as a clear breach of the duty of care owed to students.
The Ministry stressed that schools exist to protect and nurture children, and any violations of that trust, particularly by adults responsible for safeguarding vulnerable children, are wholly unacceptable and will not be tolerated. They emphasized that the student should not bear the blame for the abuse, reinforcing that responsibility lies solely with the perpetrators.
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, directed the Ghana Education Service to initiate an urgent investigation and submit a report to the Ministry. Furthermore, the GES was instructed to ensure the student receives comprehensive medical care and psychological support to aid her recovery. The Ministry also ordered that the student's boarding status at the school be reinstated immediately.
The Ministry affirmed its commitment to ensuring justice for the student and supporting her family, assuring them that justice will be served and reaffirming its dedication to protecting the safety, dignity, and rights of children within the Ghanaian school system.
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