The Presbyterian Church of Ghana has this week called on the country’s government to produce a clear set of policies regarding the role of the church as a partner in education.
The Church has made the request so that with clearer guidelines, it can play its serving role in education to greater effect.
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Yaw Frimpong-Manso, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, has said that formal education in the country was established by the churches, and therefore should be involved in the progression of the education system, according to Ghana News Agency.
Dr Frimpong-Manso said, “We reiterate our call made last year on the need for the Ghana Education Service to strengthen and empower the mission's educational units at all levels to enhance effective collaboration and efficiency.”
The Moderator delivered his views at the Ninth General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church held at Abetifi-Kwahu.
The Ghana government recently announced its decision to review the Educational Reform Policy. In particular, a decision was made that would see the four-year Senior High School programme reduced to just three years, despite the fact that the former programme was introduced barely a year ago.
The General Assembly recommended the government should focus on maintaining sound macro-economic management of domestic and external resources and help address the issue of poverty, Ghana News Agency reports.
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