The President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA), Bessa Simons has called on government to reintroduce music education at the pre-SSS level.
He made the call at a meeting between a delegation from MUSIGA and the Minister of Education, Hon Dr Yaw Adutwum. The MUSIGA President said this will allow for the development of talents in addition to the pedagogical benefits this brings.
The meeting was to discuss the relocation of MUSIGA from their previous office which has been demolished as part of the preparations for the Marine Drive project.
Hon Dr Adutwum thanked the MUSIGA President for the call. He assured the MUSIGA delegation that their concerns about their permanent relocation would be adequately addressed.
The Minister also briefed the MUSIGA delegation on the Creative Arts Senior Secondary School in Kumasi. He said work is well advanced and the buildings and the school will open in September.
The MUSIGA delegation was made up of the General Secretary, Kofi Agyemang; the Greater Accra Regional Chairperson, Elizabeth Tagoe of Tagoe Sisters fame, Director of Communications and Special Projects, Ahuma Bosco Ocansey and Nana Amponsah, Protocol Officer.