Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin says, the country should make a conscious effort to create equal opportunities for all Ghanaians especially those in rural communities.According to the Okyenhene, most brilliant children in rural Ghana do not have the opportunities available to the many urban children to explore and unearth hidden talents.Speaking at a traditional durbar held at Wenchi as part of activities marking his 25th Anniversary celebration of his ascension to the Ofori Panin stool, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin hinted, equal opportunities in education will help many rural children to discover their talents and be competitive.He noted that particular attention must be given to women empowerment since they have proven to be prudent with every little investment.As part of his commitment towards education, the Okyenhene has constructed 10 model schools within the Akyem Abuakwa State.The Amoatia Ofori Panin Model School consists of 9 classrooms, a computer laboratory, ICT centers, headmasters office and a staff common room.Okyenhene commissioned the Amoatia Ofori Panin Model School at Akyem Wenchi prior to the traditional durbar.He said, the Amoatia Ofori Panin Model Schools will pay particular attention to Mathematics, Science and Information Technology.Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin hinted that, Science and Technology has become an essential component of mankind's life hence it has become imperative to inclulcate these skills in the children from the basic school level.So far, the Achiase, Wenchi, Kyebi and Osino schools have been commissioned.
The rest will be commissioned in the coming weeks.Okyenhene maintained that, mining is not entirely a bad activity but the irresponsible ways of mining leading to destructions of water bodies, bio-diversity and the eco-system should not be encouraged."Those of us who lived here witnessed how mining was done decades ago.
Those who started mining here mined responsibly.
They didn't destroy our water bodies and environment.