Editorial
Let’s build Ghana into great nation
Ghana is a great nation, but when the people organise themselves better for a common purpose, the sky will be the limit, and the result for everybody will be tremendous.
The nation of Ghana can even develop into a greater one if its citizens see themselves as one people. This is something that can be done.
The various parts of the country show that we have different cultures that portray us as beautiful people.
It is, therefore, important for all of us to eschew tribal and religious differences.
The emphasis should be on our identity as Ghanaians before anything else.
Together, we can easily succeed, but divided, we would have our strengths dissipated on things that are not vital to our lives. When this happens, we will spend our energies on things that are not valuable as far as national progress and development are concerned.
The strength of this nation lies in the different talents and skills possessed by the different individuals in the country. If these talents are brought together for a common purpose, the sky will be the limit.
The different parts of the country, for example, have different soils and vegetation, which, when harnessed effectively, can maximise output in the country.
This shows that it is not just one part of the country that is needed to help in national development.
As each region or area is brought on board in this way, national output will be higher than expected, just the same way that the human body is made up of different parts, and all these parts work together for the common good of a person.
Each part cannot work for its own success. Togetherness and unity is what is needed for the common success of every individual.
The lesson here is that the various individuals in Ghana must come together to respect and appreciate each other for the common good. This is how Ghana can be transformed into a very great nation.
Unity and togetherness is, therefore, what we need to do better to build a great nation.
Building a great nation in this way will be beneficial to everybody in a number of ways. In the first place, it will result in strong common security for the protection of life and property in the country.
Again, a united and strong nation will bring about peace in all parts of the country. Once there is peace, political and socioeconomic development will continue unabated.
The people in the country will also be very happy and go about their normal duties without problems. Each person will respect the other, irrespective of religion or other differences.
The end result will be a strong, united country that will be capable of overcoming all challenges, be they health, education, agriculture, tourism, sanitation, or what have you.
Ghana is an African country described as a developing one, but we stand a chance of making ourselves proud when we come together to unite for our common national purpose of development.
This, but nothing else, should be our national goal.
Editorial
New Bortianor roads need urgent attention
Dear Editor,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to the notice of the authorities and responsible agencies to the dire state of roads in New Bortianor in the Greater Accra region.
These roads, which serve as vital links for commuters, residents and businesses, are significantly deteriorated, causing immense damage to vehicles and affecting the well-being of various businesses.
The roads have developed potholes and have been rendered impassable due to the constant erosion during the rainy season
Anytime it rains, the area gets flooded and in the process cover those roads, trapping vehicles and endangering pedestrians.
In dry conditions, the dust from the area poses serious health issues for regular commuters and the community as a whole.
Those affected most are children and the elderly.
Residents have openly raised concerns about the dilapidated state of most of the roads in the vicinity, yet little to no action has been taken to address this dire situation.
Some already constructed roads are also beginning to lose shape due to lack of maintenance, affecting transportation and the local economy. It is hindering businesses and discouraging investment in the area.
I, therefore, wish to appeal to the appropriate authorities to prioritise concerns from the area with immediate effect.
The people of New Bortianor deserve better infrastructure to guarantee their safety, health and livelihoods.
I trust your esteemed newspaper will give this matter the necessary attention by publishing this letter to amplify the community’s concerns.
Thank you for the time and consideration. I look forward to seeing this issue highlighted in your publication.
Jesse Nnaji
Studen, Jayee University College
New Bortianor – Accra,
Editorial
My mum is jealous
I am an 18-year old girl and I’m planning to leave home because of my mother’s attitude.
She picks on me unduly and she finds faults with everything I do.
We have always been very close and I therefore find it very difficult to accept the present situation.
I mentioned this to my friend and she suggested that my mother is jealous of me. Is it possible for my mother to be jealous of me?
Adubea, Takyiman.
Dear Adubea,
I don’t think your mum is jealous of you at all. It is possible that she is having a problem and is unknowingly taking it out on you.
Show a little tolerance and if you are close to your mother, she might even eventually tell you what is worrying her.
Don’t listen to your friends, they might give you bad advice.
