Kwahu South Education Director calls for incentives to address rural teacher shortage

The Municipal Education Director for Kwahu South, Williams Frimpong, has raised concerns. He urged the government to address the teacher shortage in rural areas. This issue is harming education standards in those communities.

Frimpong spoke at the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) conference in Kwahu Mpraeso. He called the lack of teachers in rural schools a major barrier to quality education.

He asked the government to create attractive incentives for teachers. These could include better salaries, improved infrastructure, and ongoing professional development. Such measures would help attract qualified teachers to underserved areas.

“It is time we made rural postings appealing,” Frimpong stated. He emphasized that investing in teachers' welfare is essential for equal access to quality education.

Rachel Ohemeng, the newly elected GNAT Kwahu South Chairperson, also spoke at the conference. She advocated for reactivating study leave with pay for teachers pursuing advanced degrees.

Ohemeng noted that this would support professional growth and improve student learning outcomes. “Enabling teachers to pursue master’s degrees through paid study leave is crucial,” she stressed.

The conference gathered key education stakeholders from the district. They discussed strategies to strengthen the teaching profession and enhance educational outcomes.