GNAT honours seven women at Bimbila

The Northern Regional branch of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) honored seven women during the regional celebration of World Teachers Day in Bimbila.  

The women, selected from seven districts across the region, were awarded for their commitment and dedication to duty as teachers and for serving as role models for their pupils in particular and their communities in general. 

Teachers play an important role in national development. 

They educate and develop the manpower needs of society. 

Teachers also serve as role models and provide leadership and guidance for their communities. 

Setting aside a day to celebrate the teacher annually is therefore in recognition of this important role in society. 

The 2016 edition of the National Teachers Day and Best schools awards in the Northern Region saw an unprecedented seven women pick awards for their distinguished roles in modeling the next generation of leaders. 

The Regional GNAT Secretary, Abdulai Baba, in an interview with Radio Ghana in Bimbila gave said women female teachers play a vital role in mentoring pupils, hence the decision to recognize their performance. 

“We all know that female teachers in school are not only teachers, they also play the role of mothers and nurses, it is therefore important that we recognize their efforts and encourage others to emulate their example,” he stated. 

Mr. Baba explained that, rewarding women does not necessarily mean that, their male counterparts are not doing well. 

“I want to assure all teachers that GNAT will continue to recognize their efforts, wherever they are,” he added. 

The Northern Region Director of the Ghana Education Service, Alhaji Mohammed Haroon Cambodia, said the theme for this year’s teachers’ day celebration is an appropriate one as it recognizes the status of teachers in society. 

He said without the teacher, society cannot move forward, as the teacher plays a crucial role in socialization. 

The Northern Regional Event took place at Bimbila in the Nanumba North District of the Northern Region. 

The DCE for the area, Mohammed Ibn Abass, commended teachers for their roles in promoting community development. 

He said despite the challenges teachers face in their duties; they continue to give off their best, to ensure better educational outcomes for their pupils. 

He reminded teachers that no amount of material reward could adequately pay for their services and encouraged them to build their inner motivation to teach. 

He reiterated government’s commitment to the improving infrastructure at all levels of education.


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