The Member of Parliament (MP) for Pru East, Emmanuel Kwaku Boam, has emphasized the need for greater investment in education and stronger motivation for teachers to help achieve quality learning outcomes across the country.
According to him, education remains the surest path to meeting Ghana’s rapidly changing socio-economic needs, adding that teachers deserve more recognition and resources to effectively shape the next generation.
Mr. Boam, who has long championed quality education with a special focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), made the remarks during the 2025 Pru East Education Awards held at the Yeji AstroTurf.
The ceremony, the first of its kind in the district, brought together teachers, students, and community leaders, including the District Education Director, Sylvester Tabiasi-Naa, the Pru East DCE, Abdul Nassir Dauda, traditional leaders such as Nana Siahene Mpre Kukuji, and several queen mothers.
The event was filled with excitement as the MP honoured seven dedicated education workers for their outstanding performance and contribution to teaching and learning in the district.
The awardees received a range of prizes, including a brand-new motorbike, a modern refrigerator, four smart TVs, and two bicycles as tokens of appreciation.
The Overall Best Teacher award went to Mohammed Sina of Yeji Senior High School. O
ther recipients included Madam Hidaya Zakari (Nurul Islam Primary School), Charles Ampong (Yeji Presby Primary School), Tsamenyi Wisdom (Accra Town D/A Primary School), Madam Kpodo Rita (Sawaaba D/A JHS), Yussif Gyempeh and Kamal Mohammed (both from the Pru East District Education Office).
In his address, the MP reaffirmed his commitment to improving education in the constituency, noting that his scholarship policy for both teachers and students, which has already supported 20 individuals to further their studies, will be expanded.
He also called for improved educational infrastructure across the district and urged teachers to continue finding innovative ways to inspire and nurture their pupils.
The award recipients expressed their deep appreciation to the MP for recognizing their work and pledged to continue giving their best in service to the nation.
Traditional leaders in attendance also lauded the initiative, describing it as a motivation that could help transform Pru East into a hub of academic excellence.
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