Agotime-Kpetoe (V/R), July 6, GNA -- District assemblies and chiefs have been urged to institute stiffer sanctions for males who impregnate school girls.

Madam Mawufemor Ansah, Ho district Girls Education Officer, asked district assemblies to enact bye-laws to prevent school children from staying deep into the night to attend wake-keepings and video shows.

She was speaking on Monday at the Ho district launching of the Girl's Education Week at Agotime-Kpetoe in the Ho district on the theme ''Supporting girls education for national development.''

Madam Ansah said the week was instituted to create awareness and sensitise stakeholders on their role in supporting girl's education and motivating girls to identify and develop their potentials in nation building.

Captain George Nfodjo, Ho district chief executive, advised girls to identify their own capabilities and be determined to take advantage of their empowerment and the encouragement being given them to achieve greater heights.

He asked them to abstain from drugs, sex, early marriage and motherhood until they are matured enough to take responsibility for their actions.

Madam Margaret Akpedonu, Assistant Director of Education, asked women to serve as role models for the youth to enable them to participate actively in national development.

There were poetry recitals and role-plays on the importance of educating the girl child.