Residents of Kaleo Voices Concerns Over Declining Student Performance

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Residents of Kaleo in the Nadowli Kaleo District of the Upper West Region have raised pressing concerns over the deteriorating academic performance in critical national examinations, highlighting the need for urgent intervention. Speaking exclusively to Info Radio, Naa Yussif Pelee Jebuni , a community elder described the trend of poor results in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) as deeply troubling. He questioned whether the root causes lie with students, teachers, or parental involvement and emphasized the importance of a concerted effort among all stakeholders to reverse this decline.

Naa Yussif commended the district’s leadership, particularly the District Chief Executive, Mary Haruna, for her unwavering commitment and initiatives aimed at improving educational standards within the community. His remarks underscore the community's desire for collaborative action to enhance learning outcomes and secure a brighter future for its youth.

In a related appeal, a resident Mr. Kwame Bormaah called on the government to address the mounting challenges faced by farmers in the area. Mr. Bormaah highlighted the soaring costs of fertilizer and tractor services, which are making farming increasingly unviable. He also pointed to persistently low market prices for farm produce, which continue to diminish farmers’ incomes.

Bormaah further advocated for the construction of a dam to bolster dry season farming, emphasizing that such infrastructure would not only support agricultural productivity but also generate employment opportunities for the youth—many of whom remain unemployed. His appeal underscores the interconnectedness of educational and economic development, calling for government action to uplift the community.

As Kaleo grapples with these multifaceted challenges, residents remain hopeful that collaborative efforts and targeted interventions will pave the way for sustainable growth and development.