Teachers in Abuakwa South were celebrated as national builders and agents of transformation during the 2025 Akosua Agyeiwaa Memorial Municipal Teachers’ Awards, with the Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, leading tributes to their dedication.
Rather than focusing solely on accolades, Dr. Agyemang framed the event as a reflection on the enduring impact of teachers on Ghana’s social and economic development.
He described educators as the unseen force behind every profession, shaping not only academic success but also values such as discipline, confidence, and a sense of purpose.
Speaking at the event, the MP acknowledged that teaching remains one of the most demanding professions, requiring practitioners to manage diverse learners under often challenging conditions while maintaining high professional standards. He praised teachers in the municipality for their resilience and innovative spirit, assuring them that their efforts have not gone unnoticed.
To demonstrate his commitment to education in the constituency, Dr. Agyemang highlighted several initiatives introduced under his leadership.
These include academic competitions such as the Kingsley Maths and Science Quiz, Spelling Challenge, Readathon, and Inter-School Debates, as well as the BECE Support Programme, inter-school sports activities, and teacher capacity-building interventions. He explained that the programmes are designed to strengthen teaching and learning while nurturing talent and excellence among pupils and students.
“These are long-term investments in our children and in the future of Abuakwa South,” he said, pledging to deepen and expand the initiatives.
The awards scheme, named after his late mother, Madam Akosua Agyeiwaa, also carried personal significance for the MP. He described her as a passionate teacher who believed in the power of education to transform lives, noting that the scheme honours all teachers who persist in nurturing children despite challenges.
Kibi Municipal Director of Education, Mrs. Comfort Ofori-Appiah, expressed optimism that the awards would motivate teachers to redouble their efforts toward improving educational outcomes in the municipality. She, however, raised concerns about a teacher deficit of more than 200, which has forced some educators to manage multiple classes.
Mrs. Ofori-Appiah also highlighted the challenge of posting teachers to deprived communities and called for the provision of staff bungalows to encourage retention and improve performance. She congratulated all award recipients and urged them to continue setting high standards in their classrooms.
As honours were conferred, Dr. Agyemang encouraged the awardees to see their recognition as a call to inspire even greater excellence, reaffirming his appreciation for teachers in Abuakwa South and their role in building the nation, one learner at a time.
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