Patriotism Project to nurture next generation of patriots in Ghana

Patriots Ghana KNUST as part of their vision to nurture the next generation of Patriots and intellectuals in Ghana visited the Ayeduase Cluster of Schools for a talk and discussion session. The president, Emmanuel Yamoah spoke to the children about patriotism and illustrated some acts of patriotism using current and historical patriots. The students were also enlightened on the difference between Patriotism and Jingoism. Using the difference cultural indicators, the students were encouraged to value themselves, feel proud to be Ghanaian and continue to cherish the dressing, food, literature, symbols, film, music and dance, etc. The Daniel Owusu a student volunteer and member also made the students aware of the various resources of the country such as cocoa, timber, petroleum and natural gases, agricultural produce etc. Thereafter through a discussion they were showed some of the reasons why despite these resources, the country is not developing at its full capacity such as lack of human resources, corruption, illiteracy, poor sanitation etc. They then stressed on how the children of Ghana are very important to the country and their role in ensuring that Ghana develops. They were encouraged to stay in school and study very hard, help their friends, keep the environment clean, respect the laws and cherish their rights, etc. Further, Selorm Deku spoke to them about staying focused on their education and making every effort to develop, learn and shunning any habit that would hinder them from being what they desire to be. He illustrated how laziness, irrelevant relationships, media, disobedience etc could go a long way to destroy their future and affect the development of Ghana. Afterwards, all present stood up and recited the national pledge and then twenty students that answered questions were given a free copy of the How to Pass your Exams book by Jack Reagans. The questions included the meaning of the colors of the national flag, the meaning of the word Ghana (Warrior King). Thereafter, Godwin Seworno made a presentation of the Ghanaian National Flag to the school, followed by a group picture with the flag and interaction with the students and teachers. Patriots Ghana believes that as a country if we make a conscious effort to nurture and invest in the children of Ghana, and also by developing their minds to think positively and love their country, Ghana will be able to develop to her full capacity. Patriots Ghana- Developing the Nation with Passion Source: Emmanuel Yamoah President Patriots Ghana KNUST www.patriotsghana.org www.patriotsghana-knust.webs.com +233247602583 (whatsapp, viber) Pa