Faustina Thompson, who has been in the teaching profession for over 17 years, was awarded with a 3-Bedroom House which will be constructed at a place of her choice sponsored by the Ghana Education Service, and a GHC 50.000 life Insurance from SIC Life Insurance Company.

The 1st Runner-up, Agnes Nutakor, a teacher at Kpeve Model School in the Volta Region, was also awarded with cash price of Ghc 110,000 and a Ghc 30,000.00 Life Insurance Policy also from SIC.

A teacher from Legon Presec in the La Nkwantanan Municipality also in the Greater Accra Region, Joseph Abusa, was adjudged the 2nd Runner up. For his price, he drove home a brand new car and also received Ghc 20,000.00 Life Insurance Policy from SIC Life.

In an interview with Citi News after receiving her award, the best teacher, Faustina Thompson, who stated that hard work was her hallmark, also revealed that lack of parents’ involvement in their children’s education outside school, has been her major challenge for her work as a teacher.

She however advised her colleague teachers to put in extra effort and make the required impact in the lives of their students.

In Ghana, there’s very little focus on education at the lowest level, although that is supposed to be the foundation, which needs more attention and direction.

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By: Neil Nii Amatey Kanarku/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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The Government of Ghana programme on the occasion of World Teachers Day today [October 5] said although children need desks, books and clothes to guarantee their stay in school, they need inspiring teachers to ensure they enjoy good quality education.

A statement issued by T-Tel said, “teachers hold the key to a better future for all. They inspire, challenge and empower innovative and responsible citizens. Every day, they help to educate children of different backgrounds and needs – mentoring and encouraging them to be enthused about and remain in school and give them a strong start in life.”

On the occasion of World Teachers’ day which marks the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of Teachers, the T-TEL programme said it appreciated the role of teachers in helping children learn and grow.

“We also acknowledge all of our partners in teacher education, who are committed to making sure those preparing for a vibrant career in teaching, are as well-equipped as they can possibly be to excel as professional teachers,” the statement said.

T-TEL is a 4-year (2015-2018) Government of Ghana programme, funded and supported by the UK Government through its Department for International Development (DFID) – providing £17 million – over 90 million cedis – to help transform delivery of teacher education in Ghana.

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By: Jonas Nyabor/citifmonline.com/Ghana

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Mr. Lula renewed this pledge to President John Dramani Mahama during bilateral talks between in Abuja, Nigeria, on Thursday, on the margins of the World Economic Forum for Africa.

President Mahama and the former Brazilian President also discussed some concrete steps that could be taken to boost agriculture and food self-sufficiency in Ghana, with lessons from successes achieved in agriculture in Brazil during the administration of Mr. Lula.

They also shared ideas about how to meet the infrastructure needs of Ghana and Africa as a whole.

Finally, the two leaders shared light-hearted and hopeful comments about the prospects of their respective countries in the FIFA World Cup, which start in Brazil next month.

Source: Office of the President

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