Times Of Swaziland: IN SD FREE TERTIARY EDUCATION IS POSSIBLE

IN SD FREE TERTIARY EDUCATION IS POSSIBLE
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The Editor on 17/07/2017 08:08:00


I wish I had a platform I could use to educate the leaders of this country about
the importance of education.
There are many ways that can help fund tertiary education in the country. Some
countries in the world have successfully done this.
Singapore invested in education to grow its economy, yet it does not have any
natural resources.
Taking away luxury cars from ministers and cutting the size of Cabinet is
another way of achieving this.
Do away with the construction of unnecessary projects; some of these projects
are done without any feasibility study undertaken.
Government is seeking loans to fund certain projects yet it is struggling to
supply hospitals with enough medication. Government can survive without a few of
its ministries.
Career guidance should start while pupils are in Standard V and they should be
encouraged to pursue careers that are much needed by the economy of this
country. We have a lot of graduates who are working in fields they are not
qualified for.
Education is the only tool, if not the best, that can take you to places you
have never been to before, therefore, our government must protect and prioritise
it.