Regional Minister Calls for Teachers to Accept Rural Postings to Bridge Education Gap
The Upper West Regional Minister, Charles Lwanga Puozuing, has made a heartfelt appeal to teachers, particularly those newly qualified, urging them to consider accepting postings to rural areas where their skills are most needed.
Speaking at the ninth congregation of the Nusrat Jahan Ahmadiyya (NJA) College of Education in Wa, Mr. Puozuing emphasized that the future of Ghana’s basic education rests on the shoulders of competent and well-trained teachers. He reiterated the government’s commitment to transforming teacher education, as outlined in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) manifesto.
“The quality of education in this country is directly tied to the quality of teachers,” Mr. Puozuing said. “This is why we are committed to enhancing teacher education throughout the country.” He added that teacher education is central to the country’s development and, by extension, to the success of the nation’s education system.
Highlighting the challenges faced by the country’s rural communities, the regional minister urged teachers to take up postings in underserved areas. He emphasized that teaching in rural communities comes with added benefits, including accommodation in bungalows and other incentives aimed at ensuring teachers’ comfort.
“We need teachers in these communities to help explore the hidden talents of the children there. Education is the cornerstone of our nation’s development, and it is teachers who will play the most pivotal role in shaping the future of our country,” Mr. Puozuing stressed.
The government, he added, is working on introducing more incentives for teachers willing to accept postings to rural communities, thereby helping to bridge the gap in educational disparities across the country.
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Mr. Puozuing also spoke about the NDC’s commitment to improving teacher training. He emphasized that the NDC government recognizes the importance of investing in teacher trainees and is focused on transitioning all Colleges of Education into fully-fledged degree-awarding institutions.
The ceremony marked the graduation of 274 students from the college, with seven students receiving First Class honours. These graduates represent the second batch of first-degree students to have completed their studies at NJA College of Education.
The Principal of the college, Shani Osman, expressed pride in the institution’s role in shaping its graduates into knowledgeable, resilient, and dedicated individuals who will be agents of change. He urged the graduates to go out into the world and impart the values and knowledge they had gained at the college to the next generation, helping to build a better future for Ghana.
Mr. Osman also encouraged the graduates to continue striving for academic excellence. He noted that the college currently has a student population of 1,421, consisting of 603 males and 818 females, underscoring the growing interest in teacher education.
The ceremony marked another step forward in the NDC’s efforts to improve Ghana’s educational system and to empower future generations through quality teacher training.
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