It is good to know that Keyan primary school pupils are already being groomed into thinking that they could be presidents and ministers. However, the particular exercise narrated in this otherwise fine piece seems to be initiating students into dependence rather than responsibility. Just look at all what the Japanese provides and then listen to the "president" express her wish:
""I do not want any of them missing school," says "Her Excellency". And as she takes the Japanese ambassador around, Pendo explains what her citizens need: more support for the Water Sanitation and Health programmes."
How about placing "Her Excellency" in a situation where she has to ask her "ministers" what they ought to do in order to address the problems themselves rather than asking for support from the Japanese? It would be great if we started equipping our future leaders with how to generate self-sufficiency rather than training them to ask for support in order to realize their own projects.
""I do not want any of them missing school," says "Her Excellency". And as she takes the Japanese ambassador around, Pendo explains what her citizens need: more support for the Water Sanitation and Health programmes."
How about placing "Her Excellency" in a situation where she has to ask her "ministers" what they ought to do in order to address the problems themselves rather than asking for support from the Japanese? It would be great if we started equipping our future leaders with how to generate self-sufficiency rather than training them to ask for support in order to realize their own projects.
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