According to Ghana News Agency: Achievements, Teacher Motivation, Challenges and the Way Forward.' In her welcome address, District GNAT Chairperson Ms. Lois Tipong-Asare highlighted notable milestones, including the opening of a new GNAT District Secretariat. She also addressed challenges such as inadequate textbooks and learning materials, which hinder effective teaching and learning. Ms. Tipong-Asare called on the government to implement the proposed 20 per cent rural teacher allowance to boost morale among educators in hard-to-reach areas.
Mrs. Marian Jemima Akua Adzroe, Deputy Volta Regional Director of Education, acknowledged the difficulties faced by teachers, including lack of basic classroom furniture, poor infrastructure, and inadequate teaching resources in rural communities. She emphasized the need for collaborative efforts between GNAT, GES, and other education stakeholders to address these issues, encouraging teachers to remain committed to their role as mentors and guides to the younger generation.
Mr. Augustus Awity, Chief Director at the Volta Regional Coordinating Council, praised GNAT for its contributions over the years and described the conference theme as timely. He acknowledged Ghana's educational progress but underscored continuing challenges such as teacher shortages and low motivation. Mr. Awity called on delegates to use the conference as a platform to develop actionable strategies for district and regional implementation.
In her keynote address, Prof. Goski Alabi, Vice-Chancellor of Accra Metropolitan University, emphasized the importance of investing in teacher education and professional development. She noted that stakeholder consultations, including inputs from GNAT members, have been incorporated into a report submitted to the Ministry of Education. Prof. Alabi expressed optimism that these engagements would yield tangible benefits for teachers, especially in the Volta Region.
The conference served as a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and renewed commitment to the cause of education in Ghana, with a shared vision of empowering teachers to deliver excellence in classrooms across the country.
