The awards ceremony, which marked the fourth edition of the Effutu Teachers’ Award, was initiated and sponsored by the Member of Parliament Alexander Afenyo-Markin, and organized by the Municipal Directorate of Education.

The MP said the zeal for instituting the annual awards for teachers in the Municipality stems from the fact that he represents the heartbeat of educational excellence in Effutu.

He further said valuing teacher voices helps to create an effective, inclusive, and responsive educational system. Quality education fosters a skilled workforce needed for the progress of any community.

The thirty-nine (39) award winners received various prizes, including certificates, citations, double-door refrigerators; 43-inch colored television sets, gas ovens, and a cash amount of GHC 1,000.00 each.

The event, which was well attended by dignitaries, including the Paramount Chief of the Effutu Traditional Area, Nenyi Ghartey VII., was held under  the theme “Valuing Teacher Voices: Towards A New Social Contract for Education.”