Pay Teachers Well – Okyenhene Urges Gov’t

The Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin is calling on the government to pay teachers a well deserving remuneration for their hard work.

He said the role of teachers when it comes to quality education cannot be over emphasized, hence the need to motivate them well.

Addressing a durbar of the chiefs and people of the Benkum division of Akyem Abuakwa State at Begoro, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin called on the government to fast-track payment of allowances and remuneration to teachers.

He acknowledged that the free Senior High School policy introduced by the Akufo-Addo government is one of the biggest investments which affords every Ghanaian child access to free education to the secondary school level.

He, however, highlighted the importance of addressing some few challenges hindering the success of the program.

He advocated for enough classroom, tables, chairs, beds and other facilities that would make learning more convenient for the school children.

Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin said it was important for the government to motivate teachers and pay them well.

This, he said, was because teacher motivation and good remuneration are inextricably linked with quality education.

“The future of our children is dependent on quality education and skills development. Today, every Ghanaian child has the means to free SHS education. We must note that, it’s not just about passing through the school. There must be quality education. If you provide all the amenities and you don’t pay the teacher well, it affects the children’s education,” Okyenhene stressed.

Be A Servant Leader

The Okyenhene also called on leaders to serve in humility and respect.

According to him, throughout history, no great leader died and was buried with his wealth.

“There is no rich man in the world who has been buried with his fleet of cars or houses. The memories they leave in the lives of others and their communities rather stays forever,” Osagyefuo noted.

Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin added that a great leader is the one who leaves an indelible legacy for generations unborn.

“There is power in humility, there is authority in humility, we don’t use power to enrich ourselves, we use power to serve diligently. The greatest currency is humility and service,” he told the gathering at the durbar.