Leverage ‘Nkoko Nkitinkiti’ to tackle feeding challenges – Prof. Annor Frimpong to SHS Heads

A lecturer at the University of Cape Coast, Prof. Festus Annor Frimpong, has urged heads of senior high schools to take full advantage of the government’s reset agenda, including the “Nkoko Nkitinkiti” project, to tackle feeding challenges in schools.

Speaking as the guest speaker at Swedru Secondary School’s 66th-anniversary celebration, Piesie Prof. Annor Frimpong questioned whether schools are adequately prepared to implement these initiatives.

He also encouraged senior high schools to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their curriculum while remaining mindful of its potential drawbacks.

“We need to take advantage of our government’s policies and be proactive. Ghana’s current focus is on resetting the senior high school agenda through infrastructure expansion, enhancing teachers’ welfare and professional development, and improving sector policy outcomes. The government also intends to reintroduce home and backyard gardens under the Nkoko Nkitinkiti policy. But how ready are we to embrace this opportunity?” he asked.

He further emphasized the importance of technology in education, warning that failure to embrace digital advancements could leave the country behind.

“We must continue to embrace technology. If we do not leverage technology, the world will leave us behind. However, we cannot ignore the ethical and professional considerations surrounding its use, especially in this era of artificial intelligence.

‘Yes, AI tools are beneficial, but we must be careful not to overlook the ethics and professional considerations of technology use,” he concluded.