Students attending classes at the Primary school of San Pedro, in the South West of Côte d'Ivoire. Due to COVID-19, the schools were closed for several weeks. Today classes started, with the necessary measures. Children wear masks, wash their hands regularly and keep a social distance. For every child, education.

GES declares March 7 a holiday for school children nationwide

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has declared Thursday, March 7, 2024, a holiday for all school children across the country.

This decision follows their active participation in the Independence Day Anniversary Parade held on Wednesday, March 6.

Cassandra Twum Ampofo, Head of GES Public Relations, stressed the need to allow school children to rest after their rigorous parade preparation.

In commemoration of Ghana’s 67th Independence Day, national celebrations took place in Koforidua, Eastern Region, attended by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and other dignitaries, including Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara.

This year’s celebration was on the theme “Our Democracy Our Pride”.

Below is a statement to that effect. 

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