On Wednesday, 5th October 2022, The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) – Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem Municipal organises World Teachers Day.
under the Theme: “THE TRANSFORMATION OF EDUCATION BEGINS WITH THE TEACHER”
The Program started at exactly 10:30 a.m. at the Teachers Credit Union Hall.
The Mc for the Programme was in the person of Mr Henry Amartey who doubles as the SISO and GNAT executive.
The program started with the arrival of teachers and guests.
Madam Diana Hagan was invited by the MC to lead the opening prayer, shortly after the Teacher’s song of dedication was sung to ginger the morale of the teachers present.
The Chairperson and other guests present were introduced and the chairperson responded to chair the program.
Speech by the Municipal GNAT Chairperson – Miss Patience Mansa Apeku
The Municipal GNAT Chairperson Patience Mansa Apeku in her speech congratulated all teachers in KEEA Municipality for dedication and hard work.
She added that: We normally stress on teachers to transform or change because if a teacher is transformed, he or she inspires the learners.
“Since we can’t do away with teachers, it is very necessary that the other stakeholders do their part to facilitate the change we are all expecting.”
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Messages
Mr Sabastian Kofi Aka-Ekyir
The P.R.O of Ghana Education Service (KEEA) seized the opportunity to talk about ‘teachers’ discipline’ since teachers are role models concerning positive value.
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On Education
He also said teachers must cultivate the habit of reading, teachers going on promotion to sit down and learn in preparedness for examination
On Marriage
Teachers are to take advantage of marrying opposite colleague teachers than the engagement of school children and other people’s spouses.
He continued by saying, some of our teachers are not discipline the community these days. you are a role model in the community so much is expected of you.
All what I’m trying to say is that, as a teacher, be profitable and a blessing unto others than people pointing fingers at you for bad reason.
He ended by pleading with teachers to work on their disciplinary values in the community.
Madam Akosua Serwa Adadey – (GES – H.R.M.D KEEA)
Madam Akosua encouraged teachers to share their professional difficulties with the Municipal Education Office for assistance and support.
Madam Abena Aseidu – (D.D Statistics and Planning GES – KEEA)
Anchored on the important role teachers play in Nation-Building.
Do you know that, if today we say its okay, all schools should be closed down, we don’t need teachers.
How will the country develop without teachers? all development will cease, because if there is no teacher, who is going to be the next doctor? the next engineer or the president? not to talk of nurses and lawyers.
She concluded by saying, teachers need to be celebrated and encouraged to do more.
Madam Olivia – (G.C.C GES KEEA)
The guidance and counselling coordinator asked a general question as to what teachers in the municipality do after 3 pm.
She tasked teachers to make good use of extra time after school, utilising it in terms of business, investments, and petty trading.
The Guidance and Counselling unit’ doors are open for all, don’t hesitate to visit and share your worries with us for a perfect solution to benefit all.
GNAT Regional Trustee – Mr Ndede
Mr Ndede, the Regional Trustee – GNAT indicate, GNAT works on a structural basis and channels of communication must be observed appropriately
The complaints from primary teachers not receiving their laptops.
He said “the laptops distribution has started in some regions and very soon it will be the turn of the Central Region.
GNAT is working on fast-tracking the loan facilities for its members.
“Most times what we have realised in the union is that Reps are asked to go for a particular program at the district, they come and are educated, with all the knowledge.”
They are motivated well, but instead of them to go back and deliver the message to their colleague teachers in the classroom, they keep it to themselves.
As teachers, I am pleading with you all to at least deliver all necessary information when the needs be.
Poetry recital by Nana Opia Mensa
Ebenezer Bentun – Mi Life Insurance
Mr Bentum from Mi life insurance also spoke about the GNAT Heritage cash back plan which is 43.92ghc and is paid for 10 years.
If no accident, critical illness or death occurred, the contributor/benefit takes his or her contribution with 20% interest of the money.
An amount of 26,000ghc will be given at the end of the policy.
A contributor qualifies after six months of contribution.
There’s no partial withdrawal in case of any eventuality before 10 years.
Guest Speaker’s Address – Mrs Justine .I. Apawu (Municipal Director of Education, KEEA)
The Municipal Director who doubles as the acting Regional Director was invited to the Ghana Teachers Prize 2022.
The Director appointed Mr Ebenezer Buertey – the Deputy Director, Administration and finance to stand in for her as she embarks on a national assignment.
Click here to read the full speech of Ebenezer Buertey.
The celebration continued with a musical interlude by our favourite Disk jockey – Mr Patrick Atiemo who doubles as a head teacher in the municipality.
The Chairperson’s closing remarks were followed shortly
Votes of thanks by Madam Joana Mensah.
Labour Solidarity song was sung by the congregants
Mr Prince Hammond was invited to grace the occasion with a Closing prayer.
Mr Benjamin fiifi Graham – The Municipal GNAT Secretary congratulates all teachers in KEEA Municipality especially the Association Members and wish them long life and a happy celebration.
GNAT – WE LIVE TO TEACH
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Well done team kEEA