Teachers in Abuakwa South took centre stage as national builders and agents of transformation when the Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, led tributes to their dedication at the 2025 Akosua Agyeiwaa Memorial Municipal Teachers’ Awards.
Rather than focusing on accolades alone, the MP framed the event as a reflection on the enduring influence of teachers on Ghana’s social and economic progress. He described educators as the unseen force behind every profession, shaping not only academic success but also values such as discipline, confidence and a sense of purpose.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Agyemang noted that teaching remains one of the most demanding professions, requiring practitioners to manage diverse learners under often difficult conditions while maintaining high professional standards. He praised teachers in the municipality for their resilience and innovative spirit, assuring them that their efforts have not gone unnoticed.
To demonstrate his commitment to education in the constituency, the MP highlighted a number of initiatives introduced under his leadership. These include academic competitions such as the Kingsley Maths and Science Quiz, Spelling Challenge, Readathon and Inter-School Debates, as well as the BECE Support Programme, inter-school sports activities and teacher capacity-building interventions. He explained that the programmes are designed to strengthen teaching and learning while nurturing talent and excellence among pupils and students.
“These are long-term investments in our children and in the future of Abuakwa South,” he said, pledging to deepen and expand the initiatives.
The awards scheme, named after his late mother, Madam Akosua Agyeiwaa, also carried personal significance for the MP. He described her as a passionate teacher who believed in the power of education to transform lives, noting that the scheme honours all teachers who persist in nurturing children despite challenges.
On her part, the Kibi Municipal Director of Education, Mrs. Comfort Ofori-Appiah, expressed optimism that the awards would motivate teachers to redouble their efforts toward improving educational outcomes in the municipality. She, however, raised concerns about a teacher deficit of more than 200, which has forced some educators to manage multiple classes.
Mrs. Ofori-Appiah also pointed to the difficulty of posting teachers to deprived communities, calling for the provision of staff bungalows to encourage retention and improve performance. She congratulated all award recipients and urged them to continue setting high standards in their classrooms.
As honours were conferred, Dr. Agyemang encouraged the awardees to see their recognition as a call to inspire even greater excellence, reaffirming his appreciation for teachers in Abuakwa South and their role in building the nation, one learner at a time.
Below is the list of award winners:
