President John Dramani Mahama
President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has acknowledged that teachers are the bedrock of Ghana’s education system and essential partners in nation-building.
He emphasized that ensuring teachers are well-compensated, work in conducive environments, and have access to professional growth opportunities is not just a promise but a fundamental necessity for national progress.
The president made this known after meeting with the leadership of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT).
He used the opportunity to assure GNAT’s leadership of his unwavering commitment—and that of his government—to prioritizing the improvement of the working and living conditions of all teachers.
Sharing the update via social media, he wrote:
“I was honoured to receive the leadership of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) for a courtesy call on Wednesday.
We exchanged ideas on issues critical to the welfare and professional development of our teachers. Their insights and commitment to the teaching profession are invaluable.
I took the opportunity to express my sincere gratitude for their relentless efforts to help shape the future of our nation and for the good investments made by the Association.
More importantly, I assured the GNAT leadership of my unwavering commitment—and that of my government—to prioritising the improvement of the working and living conditions of all teachers.
Our teachers are the bedrock of Ghana’s education system and essential partners in nation-building. Ensuring they are well-compensated, work in conducive environments, and have access to professional growth opportunities is not just a promise but a fundamental necessity for national progress.”