The Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has appealed to government to pay teachers well.
According to him, the role of the teacher in a comprehensive quality education cannot be over emphasized; adding that, teachers needed to be motivated well to deliver
Addressing a durbar of the Chiefs and people of the Benkum division of Akyem Abuakwa State at Begoro, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin called on the government to be proactive and improve teachers’ welfare.
He acknowledged that the free Senior High School Education introduced by the Akufo-Addo government as one of the biggest investments which affords every Ghanaian child a free education to the secondary school level.
However, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori underscored the importance of addressing some few challenges hindering the success of the program.
He advocates for enough classroom, tables, chairs, beds and other facilities that would make learning more convenient for the school children.
Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin called on the Government to motivate teachers and pay them well.
Okyenhene says, teacher motivation and good remuneration for teachers are inextricably linked with quality education.
‘The future of our children is dependent on quality education and skills development. Today, every Ghanaian child has the means to free SHS education. We must note that, it’s not just about passing through the school. There must be quality education. If you provide all the amenities and you don’t pay the teacher well, it affects the children’s education’ Okyenhene stress.
Be A Servant Leader:
Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin also called on leaders to serve in humility and respect.
‘There is no rich man in the world who has been buried with his fleet of cars or houses. The memories they leave in the lives of others and their communities rather stays for life’ Osagyefuo noted
Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin added that a great leader is the one who leaves an indelible legacy for generations unborn.
‘There is power in humility, there is authority in humility, we don’t use power to enrich ourselves, and we use power to serve diligently. The greatest currency is humility and service’ Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin
The Benkum Divisional durbar is the second out of the five divisional royal durbar’s schedule to be held in honor of Okyenhene’s 25th Anniversary celebration on the accession to the Ofori Panin stool under the theme: 25 years of Sustainable Leadership and Service to Humanity.
