29th August 2022 8:53:30 AM
2 mins readIn spite of the ongoing global economic crisis, the Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has stated that the NPP government has chalked many remarkable successes.
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Acknowledging the current economic difficulties, Dr Bawumia pointed out that the NPP government has overcome several obstacles impeding the progress of the country and made outstanding progress.
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"In spite of the economic challenges, which is as a result of factors including covid-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war, many people turn to forget the many good things our government has done, which are making a significant impact," Dr Bawumia said.
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"We have achieved many significant things, which are firsts in the history of our country," he added.
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Dr Bawumia made these assertions at the Centennary Anniversary launch of Accra Senior High School.
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Social Interventions
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Dr Bawumia in his speech disclosed that the Akufo-Addo government as part of efforts to cushion the already burdened citizens implemented a number of policies and interventions.
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They included: the government's free water and electricity to Ghanaians during the peak of the covid-19 pandemic, the establishment of over 100 factories under 1D1F, and the delivery of essential medical supplies to remote areas through drones.
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Others were NHIS covering the cost of children with cancer, investment and focus on digitization, which has ensured the issuance of the Ghana card to over 16 million Ghanaians, Mobile money interoperability, e-pharmacy, expansion of Ghanaians with tax identification numbers from 4% to over 80%, as well as digitization of government services such as the DVLA, passports, paperless system at the ports, among many others.
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Education
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Dr Bawumia further noted that the current government has made remarkable strides in the education sector by implementing the government's flagship program- Free Senior High School.
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He said the government recognises the significance of an educated population, hence will continue to invest and sustain the Free SHS policy.
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Dr Bawumia stated that the Free SHS, despite challenges, is making a significant impact in many homes.
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"So far so good, the Free SHS and the Free TVET are benefitting tens and thousands of many Ghanaian young children and alleviating the burdens of families," Dr Bawumia said.
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"As a result of Free SHS, more girls have enrolled and there is now significant gender parity in the enrollment of Free SHS."
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Dr Bawumia urged citizens to rally behind the government, as it delivers on its core mandate of preparing our future leaders better for a prosperous Ghana.
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Source: The Independent Ghana
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