Elizabeth Agyapong wins Oti Regional Teacher Prize

A 32-year-old teacher at the Jasikan Evangelical Presbyterian Junior High School, Elizabeth Agyapong, took home the ultimate prize during the second edition of the Regional Teacher Prize ceremony in the Jasikan Municipality of the Oti Region last Saturday. 

For her award, she took home a certificate, double door fridge, a microwave and a television set.

When her name was mentioned, Ms Aboagye was greeted with an enthusiastic reception by her students, teachers and a cross-section of the public at the forecourt of the Jasikan Municipal Assembly.

The warm reception underscored her significant impact on the teaching profession and the loyalty of the people in the municipality.

The awards ceremony had to wait for some minutes for the fans to resume their seats.

In all, 20 deserving and hard-working teachers were rewarded for their immense contributions towards the implementation of the educational policies.

They were judged by their innovation and community engagement.

Winners

Dilys Ahiabley, who was adjudged the Best Teacher in Early Childhood, received a certificate and chest freezer.

Other awardees were Esther Adams, Mary Ahiabley, Wanade Noah Mallof, Innocent Mawuli Ntsri and Godwin Habada. Others are Bright Abeiku Ampofo, Aaron Kweku Chikpa, Hackman Adjapong, Nicholas Kumah, John Antwi Gyaesayor and Sulley Saaka Ali.

The rest are Lawrence Dzameshie, David Babayi, Elizabeth Agyeiwaa, Reuben Tettey, Sena Newell, Patience Afedo, Georgina Nanewortor, Seth Gyamfi and Michael Soka.

Prizes and categories

Each of them received a certificate, television set, microwave oven, fridge, burners, washing machine, DSTV Decoder, dish and memento as prizes.

The award scheme was in categories including Best Teacher in Early Childhood, Best Primary Teacher, Best Teacher in Core Science and Chemistry.

Other categories are Best Teacher in Biology, English, Mathematics, Best Child friendly, Best Performed Public and Private schools. 

The rest are the outstanding Ghana Education Service office staff and non-teaching staff. 

Congratulations

In a speech read on his behalf at the ceremony, the Oti Regional Minister, Daniel Machator, congratulated the awardees and called for a commitment by society to foster policies and an environment where education could thrive.

That, according to Mr Machator, was because the work of the teacher was never done since it was a continuous journey of learning, growth and improvement.

He noted that as the backbone of the educational system, teachers needed to be innovative especially in the rapidly changing world by integrating technology into the classrooms and engaging more with their communities.

The Jasikan Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Elizabeth Kessewa Anim Adjornor, said the assembly was doing its best to improve the teaching and learning process at every level to meet the increasing demand for quality education.

Through that, she said, they had constructed some infrastructural facilities, distributed 1,000 pieces of furniture to various schools and were in the process of procuring another 1,000 pieces of furniture.

She noted that this year’s theme: “Transforming Education Through Innovation”, was timely and profoundly significant. 

“Teachers are to be recognised and supported since they are now leaders, mentors, counsellors and advocates. They have become the pillars on which our education system stands,” she said.

The Acting Oti Regional Director of Education, Irene Attabra, noted that the ceremony marked another occasion to celebrate the special role of teachers in the area.