The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the National Teaching Council (NTC), organized a two-day symposium at the Sunset Hotel in Kumasi on Thursday, October 3, 2024, and Friday, October 4, 2024. The event concluded with a grand durbar on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Great Hall of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). This annual event aims to acknowledge and celebrate exceptional educators in Ghana.
Several distinguished guests graced the occasion, including Hon. Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Minister for Education; Hon. Simon Osei Mensah, Ashanti Regional Minister; Dr. Eric Nkansah, Director General of the Ghana Education Service; Mr. Robin Todd, Executive Director of T-TEL; Rev. Isaac Owusu, President of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT); and Dr. William Kwame Amankra Appiah, Ashanti Regional Director of Education, among others.
The theme for this year’s event was “Valuing Teacher Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education.” It highlighted the critical need for including teachers in policy discussions, recognizing that their perspectives are essential for shaping the future of education in Ghana.
Throughout the symposium, several notable individuals delivered goodwill messages, addressing both the challenges and progress in the educational sector. One of these speeches came from Rev. Isaac Owusu, President of GNAT, who praised Dr. Osei Adutwum for his continued support and initiatives in education, particularly in advancing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs.
During the grand durbar, the Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the government’s accomplishments in the education sector over the past seven years. He highlighted improvements in infrastructure, curriculum reforms, and teacher training. He also assured teachers that their concerns, raised by Rev. Owusu, would be addressed promptly and that the government remains committed to resolving these issues.
The event concluded with the presentation of awards and prizes to the winners of the 2024 Ghana Teacher Prize, a prestigious recognition aimed at celebrating the dedication and hard work of educators across various categories.
Full details of the winners and their specific awards and prizes according to the categories are as follows:
Awards Overview
Non-Teaching Category
- Best Non-Teaching Staff: Wisdom Yaw Opoku – Saloon Car
- 1st Runner Up: Olivia Abra Agbemafle – Motor Bike
- 2nd Runner Up: Paul Amoah Larbi – Motor Bike
Teacher in Leadership and Administration Category
- Best Teacher in Admin & Leadership: Victoria Gessey (Rev. Sist.) – Saloon Car
- 1st Runner Up: Bernardine Barinem Pemii – GH₵ 15,000
- 2nd Runner Up: Ghapson Buabeng – GH₵ 15,000
College of Education Tutor Category
- Best College of Education Tutor: William Kwabena Nantwi (PhD) – 4×4 Pick-Up
- 1st Runner Up: Joseph Ohene Sefah – GH₵ 1,000,000
- 2nd Runner Up: Salifu Yakubu – GH₵ 50,000
Teaching Category
- Best Teacher: Fuseina Fuseini – Three-Bedroom Apartment
- 1st Runner Up: Richard Kojo Adomako – Saloon Car
- 2nd Runner Up: Diana Rose Elorm Adonu – Saloon Car
Other Teaching Categories
- Best KG Teacher: Annette Asieduwaa Owusu – GH₵ 20,000 and a laptop
- Best Primary Teacher: Antoinette Kumi – GH₵ 30,000
- Best JHS Teacher: George Ebanyenle Ackah – GH₵ 30,000
- Best DL Practice Teacher: Faustina Asaabo – GH₵ 40,000 and a laptop
- Best SHS Tech Teacher: Perpetual Bosomprah – GH₵ 30,000
- The Ministry of Education and the NTC promise their commitment to enhancing education in Ghana, ensuring that teachers are supported, acknowledged, and inspired to continue their essential work.
