Miss Fuseina Fuseini, a dedicated 47-year-old Kindergarten teacher at Madina SDA Basic School in Greater Accra, has been crowned the overall best teacher at the 2024 Ghana Teacher Prize.
Her recognition follows years of hard work, innovation in teaching, and consistent dedication to the educational sector.
Awards and scholarships
For her exemplary service, Miss Fuseini was awarded a prototype of a three-bedroom house, with the physical house to be handed over to her later.
Additionally, she was offered a scholarship to study abroad, sponsored by the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund), should she wish to pursue further studies.
Runner-up awards
Other notable awardees include Mr. Richmond Kojo Adomako from Uaddara Basic School in Kumasi, who took the 1st Runner-Up position and was presented with a 4×4 pickup truck and a scholarship to any university in Ghana.
The 2nd Runner-Up, Miss Diana-Rose Elorm Adonu of Aburi Girl’s Senior High School, received a saloon car and a scholarship for local university studies.
Special recognitions
The event also recognized non-teaching staff and other outstanding educators.
Mr. Wisdom Yaw Opoku, a Deputy Chief Accountant at Nsawkaw State SHS, won Best Non-Teaching Staff, while Reverend Sister Victoria Jessy from Akwatia St. Dominic Basic School was awarded Best Teacher in Leadership and Administration.
Dr. William Kwabena Nantwi from Offinso College of Education was named the Most Outstanding College of Education Tutor.
Other category winners included Miss Faustina Asaabo, Miss Annette Asieduwaa Owusu, Miss Antoinette Kumi, Mr. George Ebanyenle Ackah, and Madam Perpetual Bosomprah, who were recognized for their contributions in areas like differentiated learning practices and various school levels.
These recipients were awarded cash prizes ranging from GH₵10,000 to GH₵100,000, alongside other items like motorbikes.
Presidential and ministerial commendations
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, in a speech read on his behalf, praised Ghanaian teachers for their role in shaping the country’s human resources, essential for national development. He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to education, emphasizing the massive budget allocations towards the sector.
The Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, echoed these sentiments, pledging to continue implementing policies aimed at improving the educational environment.
He reiterated the importance of education as a key driver of economic transformation and poverty reduction.
Upholding teaching standards
In his welcome address, Dr. Christian Addai-Poku, Registrar of the National Teaching Council, emphasized the need to maintain high entry standards into the teaching profession, likening it to other rigorous professions such as medicine, law, and engineering.
He also highlighted the role of the Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination in ensuring quality assurance within the education system.
The event celebrated the hard work and dedication of educators across the country, with a focus on continuing efforts to improve Ghana’s education system.
