The Chairperson of the National Education Fo­rum Committee, Professor George KT Oduro, has ex­pressed concern about the neglect of basic education.

According to him, prioritising basic education was crucial to lay a strong foundation and better prepare students for higher edu­cation.

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Oduro made this re­marks in Accra yesterday during the National Education Forum Validation Conference organised by the Ministry of Education to critically examine issues and challenges in the education sector and seek opinions from relevant stakeholders. "One key issue relates to the fact that less attention has been given to basic education.