Editorial
Cost of data, a headache for Ghanaians
Dear Editor,
It is an undeniable fact that many Ghanaians are currently feeling the impact of the economic challenges of the country, which reflects in the cost of transportation, food, and rent.
Among all of the costs, that of internet data remains one that had become unbearable for Ghanaians.
The amount of money spent on internet data on a monthly basis is very high and takes a greater percentage of the monthly wages.
For instance, a friend who earned a monthly wage of GH¢1,500 spends about GH₵500 on internet data.
Interestingly, the telecommunication companies have all introduced internet packages for sale for the sake of competition but most of these data packages do not last.
I recall an experience where a gentleman lamented bitterly about how a monthly data internet bundle got finished within two weeks despite the high cost.
Internet data has become very essential and a daily part of human life as it drives business operations, education, and social interactions.
A recent research conducted by a UK-based research firm Cable. Co, indicated that the average cost of 1GB data in Ghana stands at 0.40 USD.
Moreover, the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications has attributed the high cost of data to factors such as high taxes, infrastructure expenses, and regulatory prices.
Although Ghana has been ranked
as one of the countries with low-cost internet data, the concerns raised by Ghanaians underscore the need for the government to address the high cost of internet and mobile data.
This should be a matter of concern for the Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Mr Sam Nartey George.
He understands the plight of Ghanaians already so I expect him to find ways to get the telecommunication companies to reduce the cost of data as we drive the country towards digitalisation.
Namoale Emmanuel,
Nsawam
Editorial
Make Heritage Day celebration compulsory for workers
Dear Editor,
I want to use this platform to suggest that the celebration of Heritage Month is declared compulsory, especially for workers in state agencies.
It is very interesting watching broadcasters adorned in diverse traditional regalia on our screens, telling the stories of the various tribes in the country.
But away from the television sets, there is practically nothing to see in town suggesting the celebration of such an important activity.
Once in the month, we also see our school children celebrating the event by dressing to depict where they come from.
But just as was done with the Chocolate Day celebration, I wish to suggest that workers in state agencies are forced to partake in the event. Within that month, every working staff should be made to dress in African prints or ones that would show where they come from.
That, to a large extent would give people a lot of education about their ancestry and their cultural values.
I have a few friends that are Gas from the Greater Accra region but because their parents stayed in other regions and gave birth to them outside Accra, they have little or no idea about where they actually come from.
Some of these activities would go a long way to educate such people to know their real homes.
I expect the Ministry of Tourism to play an active role in the success of this exercise.
Stella Twum,
Central Region
Editorial
Make Heritage Day celebration compulsory for workers
Dear Editor,
I want to use this platform to suggest that the celebration of Heritage Month is declared compulsory, especially for workers in state agencies.
It is very interesting watching broadcasters adorned in diverse traditional regalia on our screens, telling the stories of the various tribes in the country.
But away from the television sets, there is practically nothing to see in town suggesting the celebration of such an important activity.
Once in the month, we also see our school children celebrating the event by dressing to depict where they come from.
But just as was done with the Chocolate Day celebration, I wish to suggest that workers in state agencies are forced to partake in the event. Within that month, every working staff should be made to dress in African prints or ones that would show where they come from.
That, to a large extent would give people a lot of education about their ancestry and their cultural values.
I have a few friends that are Gas from the Greater Accra region but because their parents stayed in other regions and gave birth to them outside Accra, they have little or no idea about where they actually come from.
Some of these activities would go a long way to educate such people to know their real homes.
I expect the Ministry of Tourism to play an active role in the success of this exercise.
Stella Twum,
Central Region
