Teachers in the Sissala East and West districts have pledged renewed commitment to advocacy and collaboration as they gathered in Tumu for the 7th Quadrennial (54th) Delegates Conference of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT).
Centred on the theme, “The Ghana Education Service @ 50: Achievements, Teacher Motivation, Challenges and the Way Forward,” the conference brought together stakeholders to assess the state of education in the region, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
Outgoing District Chairman Mr. Abu Ali laid bare the realities facing teachers on the frontlines—teacher shortages, inadequate infrastructure, limited teaching resources, and worsening student discipline. He also drew attention to broader development challenges, including poor roads, lack of electricity, and security concerns that continue to hinder educational delivery in the Sissala enclave.
Despite these setbacks, Mr. Ali highlighted key achievements during his tenure, such as the acquisition of a motorbike for administrative mobility, recruitment of an office assistant, intensified school monitoring, and the production of 2,200 blocks towards a permanent GNAT district office.
The event also served as a platform for electing new district leadership, with Mr. Sumaila Nashiru Benpula emerging as the new GNAT District Chairman for the next four years.
Municipal Director of Education, Mr. Charles Lewil, used the occasion to rally teachers and stakeholders to work together to address poor academic performance at the basic level, urging a united front for transformational progress.
Mr. Ali, in his closing remarks, called for strengthened unity within the union and encouraged teachers to actively shape education policy through innovative thinking and collaboration.
