7 major highlights from Akufo-Addo's 21st address

7 major highlights from Akufo-Addo's 21st address

President Akufo-Addo addressed the nation with regards to measures put in place with regard to ensure Ghanaians are duly informed on decisions taken on the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Most parents and guardians were expecting this particular address, as most of them were waiting on announcement for their wards to return to school.

The president in his latest address on January 3, 2021,, which happened to be the 21st, made some very key points.

In case you missed it, YEN.com.gh has listed 7 major highlights from the president's address.

1. COVID-19 case count

As at January 1, the president stated that the active case count was 879.

2. Reopening of schools at all levels.

3. Double track system partially cancelled.

4. Safety protocols to be adhered to as schools reopen.

5. Sensitisation of parents and guardians

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6. Government' continuous support of the vulnerable.

7, Government to continue payment of electricity bills for lifeline users for

In other news, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has finally announced the reopening of schools at all levels.

In his 21st address to the nation on the COVID-19 measures the president revealed that the reopening of schools will be in line all safety protocols to ensure the safety of students.

The president indicated that all tertiary students will return to lecture halls from Saturday, January 9, 2021.

Also, basic school students from Kindergarten (KG) to Junior High School (JHS) will resume their classroom activities from Friday, January 15, 2020.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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