PARENTS URGED TO PRIORITISE EDUCATION OVER LABOUR IN FISHING, COCOA SECTORS-HON. JOHN KWADWO GYAPONG ( OTI REGIONAL MINISTER) – Oti Regional Coordinating Council
PARENTS URGED TO PRIORITISE EDUCATION OVER LABOUR IN FISHING, COCOA SECTORS-HON. JOHN KWADWO GYAPONG ( OTI REGIONAL MINISTER)
On April 11, 2025, Hon John Kwadwo Gyapong, the Oti Regional Minister called on parents in the fishing and cocoa communities to prioritize education over child labour.
Speaking at the launch of the “My Rights, My Future” project, a 13 million Ghana cedi initiative aimed at eradicating child labour and trafficking in Ghana’s cocoa and fishing communities, the minister emphasized the importance of education in breaking the cycle of poverty.Read More
The Minister urged parents to prioritise education over child labour, highlighting the long-term benefits of education in improving the lives of children and their families.
The Oti Region has a high incidence of child labour, particularly in fishing and cocoa communities, where children are often engaged in hazardous work that compromises their health and education.
The “My Rights, My Future” project aims to strengthen child protection committees, support teachers and schools, and engage parents and community leaders in promoting positive social norms and advocating for better laws to protect children.
Mr Gyapong has assured the “My Rights, My Future” project of the Oti Regional Coordinating Council (ORCC) support in combating child labour and trafficking.
In a closed engagement with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), the Minister pledged to work closely with the ORCC to ensure the success of the project in the three selected Municipal and District Assemblies.
