Last Updated on November 17, 2025 by Admin
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Obuasi, Honourable Faustilove Appiah Kannin, has called for a stronger alignment between society’s expectations of teachers and the level of recognition and reward they receive.
Delivering her message to teachers in the Municipality as part of the 2025 Annual Teachers’ Prize Day, the MCE highlighted the enormous sacrifices teachers make in shaping the character and future of learners.
She acknowledged the long hours teachers commit to lesson preparation, the emotional investment required to support struggling students, and the daily personal sacrifices they make to bring out the best in every child. Hon. Faustilove praised teachers for their resilience, passion, and unwavering dedication to nurturing responsible citizens for Obuasi and Ghana at large.
The MCE noted that despite numerous challenges, teachers continue to “perform miracles,” transforming students into critical thinkers and disciplined individuals. As part of efforts to close the recognition gap, she stated that the Obuasi Municipal Assembly has invested in the Annual Teachers’ Prize Day to continuously celebrate hardworking educators.
Her speech was delivered on her behalf by Mr. Henry Yeboah, Assistant Director at the Municipal Assembly. The Awards Day, established more than a decade ago, has rewarded over a hundred teachers, with 16 teachers and educational workers honoured this year.
In his remarks, the Municipal Director of Education, Mr. Alfred George Koomson, congratulated all award winners and expressed gratitude to the sponsors for making the ceremony a success. He added that teacher motivation is a shared responsibility and expressed hope that the award scheme will continue to contribute to improving teacher morale.
OBUASI PRESBY JHS TEACHER EMERGES OVERALL BEST
A 46-year-old teacher at the Obuasi Presbyterian Junior High School, Mr. Alhassan Mohammed Damba, was adjudged the Overall Best Teacher for 2025.
Other award winners included:
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Best Headteacher: Madam Theresa Boadi
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Best Non-Teaching Staff (SHS Category): Mr. Kwame Adu
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Headteacher Category:
o 1st Runner-up – Emelia Asantewaa Awuku, Obuasi Presby JHS
o 2nd Runner-up – Veronica Sabogu, Apitikooko Primary School
Secondary School Category:
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Winner – Mr. Emmanuel Gyamfi
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1st Runner-up – Emmanuel Yaw Adjei
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2nd Runner-up – Bismark Nartey Oppong
JHS Category:
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Winner – Mr. Obed Osei Nimo, AGA MA JHS
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2nd – Mr. Francis Konadu Adjei, Anyinam Methodist JHS A
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3rd – Mr. Emmanuel Adomako Baafi, Apitikooko M/A JHS
Primary Category:
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Winner – Mr. Bernardine Bimpong
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2nd – Madam Comfort Twumwaa, Presby Primary A
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3rd – Madam Mavis Tweneboah, Kwabena Fori M/A Primary
KG Category:
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Winner – Madam Evelyn Twumasi, Anyinam Methodist KG
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2nd – Rahma Yussif Yoda, KTS Experimental Basic
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3rd – Madam Ernestina Nketsia, Corner Memorial KG
Special Awards:
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Valentina Gertrude Asamoah
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Hannibal Opoku
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Majeed Agatony
The well-attended ceremony, held at the Obuasi Senior High and Technical School, was themed:
“Elevating the Status of Teachers for Quality Education: The Role of Stakeholders.”
The event brought together Nananom, educational workers—past and present—and key stakeholders in the education sector.
THE PRIZES
The awards—largely sponsored by AngloGold Ashanti—included a variety of items. The overall best teacher received a full set of room furniture, a plaque, a citation, and home appliances. Other awardees also received plaques, citations, and assorted home appliances.
