A lecturer at the University of Ghana’s Department of Communication, Dr. Aurelia Ayisi, has called on all education stakeholders to join forces to combat sexual corruption in schools. Dr. Ayisi made this call during a 3-day training workshop for 30 journalists from across the country in Accra, organized on the topic “Sexual Corruption on the use of the Right to Information Law” (RTI).
According to Dr. Ayisi, the fight against sexual corruption in schools cannot be won by the Ghana Education Service (GES) alone. She emphasized the need for a collective effort from all stakeholders, including policymakers, educators, parents, and the broader community.
To effectively address the issue, Dr. Ayisi proposed that the Education Ministry establish stringent rules and regulations prohibiting teachers and headmasters from engaging in sexual relationships with students. She also stressed the importance of strict enforcement of these regulations.
Furthermore, Dr. Ayisi suggested that organizing training sessions for students and teachers would help them understand the implications of such actions and the need to avoid them. She expressed optimism that with these measures in place, the incidence of sexual exploitation in Ghanaian schools could be significantly reduced.
Dr. Ayisi’s call to action highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to addressing sexual corruption in schools and ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
