Former Assembly Member for the Awukabisi Electoral Area in the Upper East Region, Daniel Nyaaba Awuure, has urged parents to prioritise the education of their daughters and encourage them to acquire vocational skills rather than allowing early marriage to limit their future opportunities.
Mr Awuure, who is also an Assistant Accountant at Kongo Senior High School and an aspiring Deputy Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Bongo Constituency, expressed concern that early marriage was disrupting the education of young girls and limiting their chances of becoming financially independent.
Speaking on Bolga FM’s Tooma La Dengo Sanga, he called on parents to take greater responsibility for guiding their children towards formal education and practical skills training.
According to him, some young girls show little interest in acquiring vocational skills that could help them earn a sustainable livelihood, leaving them vulnerable to economic hardship.
He stressed that technical and vocational education could provide young people with opportunities to become self-reliant and contribute meaningfully to the development of their communities.
Mr Awuure also expressed concern about the attraction of illegal small-scale mining, popularly known as galamsey, among some young people, warning that the pursuit of quick money could undermine their commitment to education.
He questioned why some individuals involved in illegal mining appeared to place little value on education while ensuring that their own children attended private schools.
According to him, this contradiction demonstrated the importance of education and the need for parents to recognise its long-term benefits.
The former Assembly Member urged parents to serve as positive role models by encouraging their children, particularly girls, to remain in school and acquire skills that would prepare them for future employment and entrepreneurship.
He also called on political, religious and traditional leaders to make education and practical skills training a priority in their communities.
Mr Awuure appealed to stakeholders in the Bongo District to intensify public education on the consequences of early marriage and the importance of formal education and vocational training.
He maintained that greater investment in education and skills development would help young people become financially independent and contribute to the district’s development.
Meanwhile, Mr Awuure, who is contesting the Deputy Youth Organiser position in the upcoming NDC constituency executive elections in Bongo, pledged to champion education and skills development initiatives if elected.
He said he would use the position to advocate greater opportunities for young people, particularly girls, to access education and acquire practical skills.
Mr Awuure appealed to NDC delegates across the constituency to support his candidature, expressing his commitment to promoting youth empowerment and development in Bongo.
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