Mr Mathias Tulasi, the CEO of Literacy Ambassadors Ghana (LAG) has called on HE John Dramani Mahama to equally consider including a library facility in yet to be built schools.
Mr Mathias Tulasi has said so as his reaction to the State of the Nation Address (SONA) as delivered yesterday by HE John Dramani Mahama, where he indicated “yet to be built schools will include accommodation for teachers.”
This he commends His Excellency the President for but strongly of the view that to make it complete, a library facility should equally be a component of yet to be built schools across the country.
His full statement below
As a nation, we cannot talk about literacy promotion without a library because it is an essential instrument for developing desirable study habits in learners.
A library is not just a room filled with books, but a sanctuary of knowledge and a gateway to endless possibilities. It is a place where young minds can soar, where dreams take flight, and where the seeds of wisdom are sown.
For in a world where libraries bloom, hearts and minds blossom and the noble pursuit of knowledge knows no bounds.
In our bid to promote literacy and academic excellence, we emphasize the importance of libraries in our educational system.
Henceforth, we advocate that no new school should be constructed without a fully equipped library, providing students with access to a wide range of educational resources.
This aims to bridge the knowledge gap, foster a culture of reading, and equip future generations with the required skills necessary to succeed and be competitive.
We believe that every learner deserves access to quality educational resources.
It is very unfortunate to note that over the decades although education policy makers are increasingly focusing on the quality of education and school learning environments, but as a country we have a piecemeal approach to investing in library infrastructure and such a narrative must change in our quest to reset the country.
Every school needs a library because it’s a vital resource for learning, fostering critical thinking, and promoting lifelong literacy, ultimately contributing to a well-rounded education and a brighter future for students.
