Education Director Urges Government to Prioritise Rural Teacher Welfare

The outgoing District Education Director (DED) for Kwahu Afram Plains South, Mr. Joseph Donkor, has called on the government to place greater emphasis on the welfare of teachers serving in rural areas. Speaking at his retirement ceremony in Tease, the district capital, Mr. Donkor underscored the urgent need to address the poor living and working conditions that educators in remote communities endure.

After 34 years of dedicated service in Ghana’s education sector, Mr. Donkor used the occasion to reflect on the persistent challenges facing rural education. He expressed concern over the lack of basic amenities and incentives for teachers, which he said have contributed to low morale and high attrition rates in underserved areas.

“To retain teachers in rural communities, there must be a deliberate effort to provide improved living conditions and motivational packages,” Mr. Donkor stated. “Investing in teacher welfare is key to tackling the challenges of rural education and enhancing the quality of teaching and learning.”

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Throughout his career, Mr. Donkor was instrumental in expanding access to education across difficult-to-reach communities in the Kwahu Afram Plains South District. His tenure was marked by advocacy for equity in educational resources and a focus on improving the standards of education delivery in some of the most neglected parts of the region.

In a tribute during the ceremony, Mr. Williams Frimpong, spokesperson for the Eastern Regional Education Directorate, commended Mr. Donkor for his exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to education. He urged other district directors in the region to follow Mr. Donkor’s footsteps in driving progress and innovation in the sector.

“Mr. Donkor has set a standard of dedication and integrity,” Mr. Frimpong remarked. “We encourage all education leaders to emulate his passion and commitment as we work to uplift educational outcomes across the Eastern Region.”

Mr. Donkor’s appeal resonates with ongoing national conversations about bridging the urban-rural education divide. Stakeholders hope that his call will spark renewed attention and investment in teacher support systems, particularly in Ghana’s rural and remote areas.

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