Speaking at The Western Region Development Dialogue, Eugene Ofori Atta, CEO of Architectural Spring Ltd, outlined bold proposals aimed at addressing challenges in education and healthcare.
With a focus on balancing the Free SHS policy, he suggested that students whose parents pay school fees should be given a shorter National Service duration as an incentive.
“There should be incentives for those willing to pay school fees.
“One idea I’ve considered is linking the duration of National Service to the policy—students who benefit from Free SHS could serve for two years, while those whose parents pay their fees would complete just one year.
This could encourage a balance, allowing those who can afford to pay to do so,” he stated.
On healthcare, Ofori Atta stressed the need for a decentralized system that brings quality medical services closer to communities.
He argued that well-equipped, smaller hospitals should be built in various towns to reduce the strain on major regional facilities.
“We need to decentralize our healthcare system by building smaller, yet well-equipped hospitals in various communities.
“That way, if someone lives in Abuasi or Mampong, they can access quality healthcare locally instead of making long trips to Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital,”* he explained.
The Western Region Development Dialogue served as a platform for key stakeholders to discuss pressing issues affecting the region’s growth.
Topics such as illegal mining, infrastructure deficits, ecotourism, and environmental degradation took center stage, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable solutions.
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