Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has facilitated the provision of 16,584 school uniforms for pupils in the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region, describing the initiative as a major step toward improving learning conditions and promoting discipline in schools.
The uniforms, secured through Bagbin’s intervention with the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), will benefit 7,884 boys and 8,700 girls across 151 basic schools in the district.
Speaking at a ceremony on Monday, June 8, 2026, the Speaker officially handed over the uniforms and commissioned two separate six-unit classroom blocks with ancillary facilities at Naro and Guree.
Bagbin emphasized the importance of school uniforms in creating an inclusive and conducive learning environment, noting that they help reduce visible socioeconomic differences among pupils.
“School uniforms reduce social distinctions among learners and create a sense of equality in the classroom. When all children are dressed alike, they are less likely to be judged based on their economic background,” he stated.
According to him, uniforms also promote discipline, encourage responsible behaviour, and foster respect for educational institutions. He added that a common dress code helps students focus on their studies by reducing distractions linked to fashion trends and social comparisons.
The Speaker also expressed concern about the condition of some school uniforms worn by pupils, describing the sight of children attending school in torn or ill-fitting attire as a reflection on both parents and leaders.
“The sight of unkempt children wearing torn uniforms to school is not only an eyesore but a dent on the reputation of parents and those of us entrusted with leadership,” he said.
Reflecting on his own educational experience, Bagbin lamented what he described as a decline in professional appearance among some teachers following the discontinuation of teacher uniforms, stressing the importance of educators serving as role models through both conduct and presentation.
Member of Parliament for Nadowli-Kaleo, Anthony Sumah Mwinkaara, welcomed the intervention and described it as timely support that would ease the burden on families, improve school attendance, and contribute to better learning outcomes.
District Chief Executive Mary Haruna also commended the initiative but urged stakeholders to intensify efforts to improve educational standards in the district, particularly in relation to Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) performance.
She called on government agencies, parents, teachers, traditional authorities, and community members to work together to address the challenges confronting education in the area.
The intervention forms part of broader efforts to improve access to quality education and create a more supportive environment for teaching and learning in the Nadowli-Kaleo District.
Source: 3news
