The Upper West Regional Minister, Dr Hafiz Bin Salih, has advised children to be disciplined wherever they find themselves and must exhibit good conduct appreciable to society. He counselled children to also take their studies seriously and to cling to their ambitions since that was the surest path to success.
Dr Bin Salih gave the advice when the leadership of the Upper West Regional Children Parliament called on him in Wa to, among other things, advocate the dire need for the protection and safeguard the interest of children in the region.
The concerns of the Children Parliament hinged on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, teenage pregnancy and menstrual hygiene on the children’s education as well as election 2020 and its possible implications on the development of children.
The Regional Minister counseled the children not allow their present circumstances and challenges to serve as impediments to their success, but must strive to surmount all difficulties to succeed.
Dr Bin Salih said government was working to create a safer environment to enable the re-opening of schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Regional Minister said the interest of children was paramount to government hence the introduction of the Free Senior High School programme to enable every child to have access to education irrespective of his or her economic and social status.
Ms Zakia Ibrahim, the Speaker of the Upper West Regional Children Parliament and member of the National Children Parliament, urged the minister to continue to open his doors to the Children Parliament and to support in their activities to enable them to become responsible leaders in future.
Don’t allow your present circumstances and challenges to serve as impediments to your success, Dr. Hafiz Bin Salih
