Mahama salutes teachers

Former President John Dramani Mahama praised teachers for their importance in influencing people's lives.

In a speech commemorating 2023 Teachers Day, he praised teachers for having an indelible role in moulding the lives of future generations, sacrificing and striving for greatness.

According to Mr. Mahama, teaching is more than simply a profession; it is a noble calling that needs dedication, enthusiasm, and resilience.

As a result, the flagbearer of the 2024 National Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged for renewed efforts to ensure that education and learning in the country reach new heights.

"As we mark the day today, highlighting the incredible contributions of teachers," he said, "we must also reflect on the poor state of education in our country and strive for continuous reforms and improvements in teaching and learning outcomes."

Mr. Mahama emphasized the need of the government prioritizing the improvement of teaching and learning in the country.

"Improving teaching and learning must be a top priority for Ghana as we strive for a brighter future." Teachers are the backbone of our educational system, and we must provide them with the resources, tools, support, and training they need to provide our children with a high-quality education.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) remains dedicated to investing in teacher education and professional development programs to that goal. "We understand that well-trained and motivated teachers are the key to unlocking our students' full potential," he continued.

The topic of the 2023 commemoration is The Teachers We Need for the Education We Want: Reversing the Global Teacher Shortage.