The Ghana Education Service (GES) in the Kadjebi District has issued a stern warning to newly posted teachers, cautioning them against truancy, unprofessional conduct, and neglect of duty, which could result in the termination of their salaries.
The warning was delivered during an orientation session organized for 88 out of 96 newly posted teachers in the district. The orientation aimed to familiarize the educators with the professional expectations and responsibilities associated with their roles.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Nutifafa Agbozo, the District Human Resource Officer, stressed the importance of putting students at the center of their work. “The students are your primary customers—your job, your salary, your purpose revolves around them,” he said. He urged the teachers to foster effective learning environments and to build strong relationships within the communities they are assigned to, adding that local cooperation could make or break their success.
On the administrative front, Mr. Michael Agbeko, the IPPD Officer, highlighted the implications of absenteeism and unapproved absences. “Being late, abandoning post, or failing to report changes in bank details can lead to a salary freeze,” he warned. He also took the teachers through key procedures on promotions, upgrading, and official documentation protocols.
Madam Emma Zottor Asilevi, the Girl-Child Education Officer, issued a strong caution regarding teacher-student conduct, particularly with female students. “We will not tolerate any inappropriate relationships with schoolgirls,” she emphasized, noting that such behavior not only violates the ethics of the teaching profession but could destroy the future of vulnerable students.
The orientation was meant for 96 newly posted teachers—91 from Colleges of Education and 5 from universities—but only 88 were in attendance.
The session marks a critical step in integrating the teachers into the education system of Kadjebi District, with a firm message from the GES: professionalism, punctuality, and student welfare must guide their service—or face the consequences.
