By Ishmeal 
The National Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has joined calls for churches to have a greater role in the management of mission schools.
He said greater involvement of churches could encourage religious organisations to invest more in Ghana’s education sector.
Mr Asiedu Nketiah made the remarks at the launch of a multi-million-cedi College of Education project by the Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Church at Sekyedumase.
According to him, religious bodies have historically invested in education because they want to help raise children according to the values and discipline of their faith.
He argued that churches should not lose their founding role in mission schools simply because the government provides funding for teachers and infrastructure.
Mr Asiedu Nketiah also pointed to the long history of mission schools in Ghana, noting that many of the country’s well-known schools were established by religious organisations.
He said the contribution of mission schools to education should be encouraged rather than weakened.
He further argued that parents and students make choices when applying to schools and should understand the disciplinary and religious values of the institutions they choose.
The issue of church involvement in mission schools has remained a subject of national debate, particularly over religious practices, discipline and the use of public funds.
Asiedu Nketiah’s comments add to calls for stronger collaboration between the state and faith-based organisations in the management of mission schools.
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