The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources (MLNR), Hon. George Mireku-Duker over the weekend organized a ceremony to honor and motivate some outstanding teachers in the Tarkwa-Nsuaem Municipality.
The Ceremony held at the University of Mines and Technology’s (UMaT) auditorium was attended by prominent Chiefs of the area, teachers, students and some dignitaries.
This year’s ceremony themed “Education, Our Future, Our Pride” was to draw attention to how education have helped propelled the world through Teachers at the forefront.
Addressing the occasion, Hon. Duker stated that Education is his top-most priority and have always maintained that teachers are minimally motivated irrespective of the strenuous task they go through, hence, the need to consciously recognize their efforts towards enriching education in the Municipality.
The overall best teacher went home with a 2022 model of Suzuki Swift worth $14,500.00.
He further donated two (2) laptops to the Awards Committee and a television set and Chest Freezer to the Tarkwa Midwifery School.
The Overall Best Teacher, Madam Edna Amihere who took the overall prize teaches at Tarkwa Senior High School.
Again, he stated that he has also instituted a similar award scheme to honor outstanding health professionals in my Constituency. He announced that the first edition will be coming up soon whilst he launched the Wassa Fiase Students Union (WaFSU) which will seek to foster relations among Fiase students in Ghana and elsewhere and connect them with opportunities.
He used the opportunity to outline the various educational infrastructure projects and initiatives he has delivered since becoming the Member of Parliament.
Hon. Duker also seize the opportunity to thank all our sponsors including Nguvu Mining Limited who sponsored the Vehicle, Ghana Manganese Company, XCMG Ghana, Transeco Minerals, Commodity Monitor and the various individuals for their support.
The Tarkwa-Nsuaem MP said a special thanks following personalities; Hon. Kwabena Okyere Darko Mensah, Western Regional Minister, Tetrete Okuamoah Sekyim II, Omanhene of Wassa Amenfi Traditional Area, Ohyeawora Bian Nyonwa Panyin IV, Dompim Pepesa Chief and Gwira Banso Chiefs. The rest of the list includes Prof. Richard Amankwah, UMaT Vice Chancellor, Dr. Stephen Saforo Yirenkyi, UMaT Council Chair, Mr. Seidu Jaja, Deputy MDF Administrator, Hon. Alexander Agyare, MP for Kade, Madam Angela List, Nguvu CEO, Western Regional NPP Executives led by Hon. Francis Ndede Siah, Dr. Lewis Brew, Snr. Lecturer, UMaT, Heads of the various second cycle institutions and all students who made time for such important program.
Chairman of the Occasion, Dr. Stephen Saforo Yirenkyi, in his speech applauded the office of the dep. minister for this initiative.
In all Nineteen (19) Teachers were recognized and awarded from Six (6) categories.
The 2023 Winners of the Awards are as follows:
#Non-Teaching Staff Category; 1. Joseph Cudjoe, Tarkwa SHS 2. Salifu Mohammed, Municipal Education Office (1st Runner Up) and 3. Victor A. Mensah, Municipal Education Office (2nd Runner Up).
#KG Category
- Mercy Odoom, Nanaboadi M/A Basic (Best Teacher), 2. Freda E. Banda, Tarkwa Islamic Basic (1st Runner Up) and 3. Priscilla Appiah, Jerusalem M/A Basic (2nd Runner Up).
#Primary Category
1.Abintu Jibong, Ningo M/A Basic (Best Teacher), 2. Samuel Agyapong, Esuoso Catholic Basic (1st Runner Up) and 3. Priscilla Appiah, Jerusalem M/A Basic (2nd Runner Up).
#JHS Category
1.Alex E. Quansah, Nuakokrom M/A Basic (Best Teacher), 2. Joana Mady (1st Runner Up) and 3. Jonathan K. Botsi (2nd Runner Up).
#SHS Category
- Perpetual Bosomprah (Best Teacher), 2. Jeff Gbate, Fiaseman SHS (1st Runner Up) and 3. Belinda K. Shika, Comm. Devt. Voc. Tech. (2nd Runner Up).
#HEADTEACHERS CATEGORY
1.Grace Acquah, Agona Methodist (Best Headteacher), 2. Joseph Amihere, Esuoso Catholic
(1st Runner Up.) and 3. Benjamin Boateng (2nd Runner Up).
The award items includes: 1. A TV set each for all 2nd runner up positions across all levels;
- A double-door refrigerator (with an inbuilt water dispenser) each for all 1st runner up positions across all categories; and 3. A deep freezer for all winners across all categories.
