Story By: Samali Abdul Razak – Oti Regional Correspondent
IN A significant move to bridge the digital divide in rural Ghana, Paulina Magyam, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Women Organizer and an aspirant for the same position, has donated modern tablets to students across five communities in the Oti Region.
The donation, which aims to support teaching and learning activities, was made to students in Tinjasi, Abunyanya, Sibi, Damanko, and Kpassa.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, Madam Magyam emphasized the importance of technological literacy in the modern world.
She noted that the world has rapidly evolved into a digital age, and children in deprived communities must not be left behind.
” We have moved into a technological world, and children in deprived communities do not have to be left out,” she stated.
To ensure the devices are used strictly for educational purposes, Madam Magyam explained that the tablets will be kept in the custody of the teachers.
She assured that strict measures would be put in place to ensure students do not have access to distracting applications or unauthorized content.
The NDC Women Organizer revealed that this initiative is a pilot project. She stated that she is testing the programme in one district to evaluate its effectiveness before extending it to other districts across the Oti Region.
“I know how it feels to live in a deprived community, so I am doing all that I can to give these children a better future,” she added, highlighting her personal commitment to the welfare of the youth.
Beyond education, Madam Magyam addressed the growing concern of drug abuse in the region.
She called on the government, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and philanthropists to collaborate with her to combat the menace.
According to her, drugs have destroyed the future of many young talents in the Oti Region, and this negative trend is affecting the overall future of the region.
She urged stakeholders to come to their aid to help stop the youth from falling into drug abuse.
Source: Nationaltymes.com
