‘Stay and learn; don’t go and do galamsey’ – Richard Jakpa urges male students in Daffiama-Bussie-Issa
The Director of Operations at the National Security Secretariat, Richard Jakpa, has raised concern over the growing number of male students abandoning school in the Daffiama-Bussie-Issa District to engage in illegal small-scale mining, popularly known as galamsey.
Richard Jakpa, the Director of Operations at the National Security Secretariat, has expressed worry over an increasing number of male students in the Daffiama-Bussie-Issa District engaging in illegal small-scale mining, or galamsey. This trend has led to female students outnumbering male students in some classrooms, as young men leave for mining in the southern parts of the country.
During a donation ceremony for Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates, Mr. Jakpa encouraged the boys to stay in school and resist the urge to participate in galamsey. He pointed out that girls are more numerous than boys, and this could have long-term consequences for them, such as difficulty finding educated male partners.
Mr. Jakpa urged the girls to motivate their male counterparts to stay in school, promising continued support for their education. He also highlighted government investments in education, such as new schools and plans for a Science Senior High School in the district, to encourage more students to remain in school.
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