The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon and Deputy Minister of Agriculture, John Dumelo, has called for the integration of agriculture into Ghana’s basic education curriculum.
Mr. Dumelo urged school authorities to reconsider the initiative and restructure the curriculum, believing that nurturing children in agriculture will help them envision a future career in the field.
He made these remarks while speaking at this year’s graduation ceremony of the Brain Hill International School in East Legon.
“Let’s spark their interest early,” he said. “The sooner children understand agriculture, the more likely they are to see it as a career path and a tool for national development.”
This push for practical, early-life learning was echoed by school leaders as well. The Managing Director of the school, Mary Anane Awuku, emphasised that the role of parents cannot be overstated.
“It begins at home,” she noted and added that children thrive when parents are not just providers, but active participants in their growth, we know parents are doing so well in the lives of their children but must not stop there, they need to be there every step of the way helping and guiding them when they are not in the classroom.”
In a heartfelt address, the Principal of the school, Awel Rahamani, urged for a more well-rounded approach to education; one that prioritises emotional intelligence, adaptability, and moral grounding just as much as academic performance.
