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“Western Education Was Only a Trap to Enslave Africans” I recently came across a thought-provoking video where a young man shares his perspective on Western education's impact on Africa. He confidently states: "The Western education brought to Africa was an instrument to enslave the Africans. Africans were independent and entrepreneurs before Western education arrived, which brought about poverty and unemployment." This statement challenges the conventional narrative and sparks a crucial conversation about the true effects of colonial-era education systems on African societies. 📢 What are your thoughts? 1. Do you agree or disagree with his assertion? 2. How do you think Western education has impacted Africa economically, socially, and culturally? 3. Can we find a balance between preserving indigenous knowledge and embracing modern education? Share your opinions in the comment section and let's dive into this important discussion! 👇🏿👇🏽👇🏻 #Education #Africa #ColonialHistory #Entrepreneurship #EconomicDevelopment

Edem Tay

Strategic HR Professional | HRBP | HR Consultant | Compensation and Payroll specialist |Talent Management Specialist | Performance Management Expert | L & D Expert | HR Data Analyst | Public Speaker | Corporate MC

6mo

What is your take on this topic?

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Peter Akrobotu

Affiliate of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

6mo

It's true though but, there are also people who are talented to be educators and education also give opportunity for the least talented to nurture skills that they may have but not know they do. I believe it's more of our approach to it than it's intended purpose. School doesn't necessarily have to be a classroom with books and tables, it can be an open farm, a workshop, a yard, any place where learning can take place can be a school. We just need a shift from the traditional book education system to a more practical one. But some basic academic teachings should be kept and new ones should be added. I think basic schools and secondary schools should incorporate some sort of education on financial investments which is needed by everyone in society.

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Our Educational system must be tailored to solve societal issues. Unfortunately, this is not the case. We pray for a better tomorrow 🙏🏽

ruben b

Office Manager at Microsoft

6mo

I am thinking of starting a business in a few days it needs capital you just need money to rent a house and buy other things so please help me as much as possible it will cost 3lkhs to 4.5lkhs

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NATHANIEL ASAFO-AGYEI

Attended University of Ghana

6mo

You are wise my brother

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Elizabeth -Mawuse Ogbe - BA, ACHRMP

HR Practitioner with a wealth of experience in NGO, Real Estates and Health industries in Ghana

6mo

I agree with him

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My brother you have spoken well

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