Keta: Mr. Innocent Gavua, the Keta Municipal Coordinating Director (MCD) and acting Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) in the Volta region, has urged the public to realign the nation's priorities and adopt more effective strategies to propel the country forward. He emphasized the importance of unity, patriotism, inclusiveness, integrity, and hard work in nation-building.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Gavua made these remarks during Ghana's 68th independence day celebration at the forecourt of the Keta Municipal Assembly. He highlighted Ghana's achievements since independence, noting strides in education, healthcare, infrastructure, and democratic governance, while maintaining peace and contributing to global discourse. However, he acknowledged that the nation still faces significant challenges, such as unemployment, economic struggles, and social inequalities, which require reflection and action to shape a better future.
Mr. Gavua stressed the need for the government to create an environment that fosters entrepreneurship and innovation while preserving cultural heritage. He called for a review of current policies, institutions, and governance systems to ensure alignment with the people's needs and to promote education and skills development among the youth.
He also emphasized that nation-building is a collective responsibility, urging leaders, educators, public servants, farmers, parents, and others to instill values of honesty, respect, and integrity in children. As the celebration continued, he encouraged a renewed spirit of patriotism and a commitment to building a prosperous Ghana that upholds equity and justice.
The event featured only cadets from Keta Senior High Technical (Ketasco) and Keta Business College (KetaBusco) in the municipal independence parade due to new directives from the assembly. Residents and students expressed mixed reactions to the changes, with some advocating for broader student involvement in future celebrations and others welcoming the modifications.
The celebration was attended by teachers, heads of institutions, assembly members, and others. Participating school cadets were awarded certificates, and the theme of this year's independence day was "Reflect, Review, Reset."
