Caregivers at early childhood centres graduate

The Eastern Regional Minister, Mr Antwi-Boasiako Sekyere, has warned that any childhood development centre found to be violating the laws governing operations of day care centres would be closed.

In a speech read on his behalf at the graduation ceremony for caregivers of early childhood development centres, the regional minister urged the caregivers to give a solid foundation to the children they teach.

The training was organised by the Department of Social Development under the Social Welfare Department at the Vocational Training Centre in Koforidua.

Participants at the training came from 15 districts and municipalities across the region to learn about early childhood care to ensure development of the child. 

Mr Antwi-Bosiako urged caregivers to offer the needed support to disabled children and treat them with  love and affection.

Dr Kwaku Owusu Acheampong, the Municipal Chief Executive, said the outbreak of cholera was the result of poor hygiene by the citizenry and pleaded with the caregivers to teach the kids good sanitation practices to enable them to grow into responsible adults.

Fifty-nine females and five males graduated.