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Ghana Reads Initiative, Adwinsa Publication observe Int’l Mother Language Day
Mohammed Adamu Ramadan(middle),with former Editor of The Spectator (fourth from right),
Mr Francis Assuah (second from right)a former Editor of the evening news paper and other guests
In an effort to promote indigenous languages, the Ghana Reads Initiative, in collaboration with Adwinsa Publication, on Wednesday observed this year’s International Mother Language Day at the Flobar School in Adenta, Accra.
The event was to underscore the importance of preserving and embracing local languages in Ghana.
Addressing the guests at the event, the Member of Parliament for Adenta Constituency, Mohammed Adamu Ramadan, emphasised the significance of cherishing the languages passed down by our parents.
He dismissed the perception that fluency in English equates to intelligence, stressing the need to value and elevate indigenous languages.
The Headmistress of Flobar School, Sandra Addico, highlighted the broader significance of International Mother Language Day, asserting that it serves as a reminder of the rich linguistic diversity within the country.
She underscored the myriad benefits of language proficiency, including cultural preservation and identity formation, advocating for the inclusion of local language literacy in Ghana’s educational curricula.
The Deputy Director of the Guidance and Counselling Unit of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Madam Olivia Owusu, echoed the call to prioritie indigenous languages.
She urged parents to instill a sense of pride in their children’s mother tongue, emphasising the potential of language proficiency to facilitate cognitive development and self-expression.
The former Editor of The Spectator newspaper and chairperson of Ghana Reads Initiative, Madam Tina Aforo Yeboah, reflected on the organisation’s decade-long commitment to promoting literacy through various school clubs.
She lamented Ghana’s linguistic stagnation and said it was important to revitalise indigenous languages to ensure inclusive educational access and national development.
By George Obeng Osei