‘Spend earnings on children not funerals’

The Queenmother of Manya Jorpanya, Nana Ayerkor Blemayoo II, has asked parents to support the education of their children instead of spending all their earnings on funerals.

Nana Blemayoo II, who was speaking at the end-of-term programme organised by the Readbook Library, a non-governmental organisation for pupils of the Manya Jorpanya D/A Basic School and Kordiabe RC School, said the enormous benefits of education cannot be overlooked, hence it was important for parents to take full responsibility of their children’s education.

She also asked teachers not to relinquish the call by their training and profession to bring out the best in their students.

The queenmother also charged students to read widely, especially during the vacation to learn more about things which were not taught in the classroom.

The Chief of Manya Jorpanya, Dr Nene Tei Djahene Korabo IV, advised the pupils to be obedient to their parents and take their studies seriously.

The pupils took part in activities such as spelling bee, dancing, cooking and singing competitions.