Deputy Upper East GES Director urges early school enrolment as new Kindergarten facility opens at Chiana-Asunia
He further urged teachers to remain dedicated to nurturing young learners, while calling on all stakeholders to support the maintenance of the facility to ensure its sustainability.
The Deputy Upper East Regional Director of the Ghana Education Service (GES), John Ankoh, has called on parents to prioritise early childhood education by enrolling their children in school at the appropriate age to lay a strong academic foundation.
He made the appeal during the commissioning and handing over of a newly constructed kindergarten facility at Chiana-Asunia in the Kassena-Nankana West District on Friday, March 27, 2026.
According to Ankoh, parental commitment to early enrolment is essential to maximising the benefits of such educational infrastructure.
“This edifice will only become a true school facility if parents send their children here. Providing their basic educational needs will also enable teachers to effectively perform their duties,” he stated.
He further urged teachers to remain dedicated to nurturing young learners, while calling on all stakeholders to support the maintenance of the facility to ensure its sustainability.
The facility, constructed by Participatory Action For Rural Development Alternatives (PARDA) in partnership with Children Believe Ghana, comprises classrooms, a kitchen, office space, restrooms, and a playground.
The Executive Director of the PARDA, Dr. Michael Wombeogo, noted that the organisation is committed to holistic child development.
“PARDA focuses on healthcare, nutrition, early stimulation, learning opportunities, and protection for children, especially those between the ages of 0 and 8. We provide early childhood development centres and child welfare services,” he explained.
Dr. Wombeogo emphasised that research consistently shows that the early years of a child’s life are the most formative, underscoring the need to prioritise early education.
He further appealed to both government and the private sector to increase investment in early childhood development infrastructure across the country, particularly in the Upper East Region.
“When we invest in early childhood development, we secure a stronger workforce, a healthier society, and a brighter future for Ghana.” He added.
For her part, the Country Director of Children Believe Ghana, Esenam Kavi De Souza, expressed optimism about the impact of the new facility and encouraged parents to enrol their children at the right age.
“Children are expected to be in kindergarten by age four, so that by age six they are ready for primary education,” she noted.
She also called on teachers to give their best and urged the Assembly and Ghana Education Service to ensure proper maintenance of the facility through collective responsibility.
The District Chief Executive for the Kassena-Nankana West District, Stephen Aeke Akurugo, described investment in education as key to securing a better future for the nation.
“If we give our children a solid educational foundation, they will grow to become responsible citizens, future leaders, professionals, and change-makers.” He said.
He expressed gratitude to PARDA and Children Believe for the initiative and reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to allocating resources to support and sustain early childhood education in the district.
The event brought together stakeholders, including education officials, traditional leaders, teachers, pupils, and community members.
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