By Charles Tawiah, GNA
Nyinahin, June 10, GNA – Mr. Henry Osei Boateng, the Ashanti Regional Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Ghana Education Service (GES), has observed that female teachers serving in hard-to-reach communities face unique challenges in the discharge of their duties.
He said many of them traveled long distances to school, teach under difficult conditions and often went beyond their official responsibilities to mentor, guide and support their pupils.
Mr. Boateng made the remarks at a ceremony in Nyinahin in the Atwima Mponua District of the Ashanti Region, where 10 female teachers from deprived communities were honoured for their dedication and service.
Despite the challenges they face, he said, the teachers continued to inspire learners with hope, nurture their talents and shape their futures through their additional roles as educators, counsellors, role models and community leaders.
According to him, their commitment to ensuring that children gain knowledge, confidence and opportunities to dream beyond their circumstances was commendable.
He noted that their presence in rural communities encouraged young girls to pursue education, develop leadership skills and believe in their own potential.
“By their example, they demonstrate that success is possible regardless of one’s background or circumstances,” he stated.
The programme was organised by the Bridgeeto Carlos Foundation, a local non-governmental organisation (NGO) founded by Mrs. Evelyn Bridget Prempeh, Headmistress of Mpasatia D/A Basic School ‘A’, in collaboration with the Atwima Mponua District Directorate of Education.
Held under the theme, “Honouring Female Teachers, Building a Brighter Tomorrow in Remote Communities,” the event sought to motivate and support female teachers serving in deprived communities.
The award recipients were Mercy Abena Owusuah of Aboabogya D/A Basic School, Sarah Pomaa of Domiabra Basic School, Emelia Asantewaa Frimpong of Desereagya D/A Basic School, Sarah Seglah and Vida Amfo of Kwabena Akwa D/A Basic School, Comfort Adusei Boatemaa of Pakyi-Nkoroma D/A Basic School,
The rest were Ruby Opoku of Bredi D/A Basic School, Abigail Awuah Konadu of Kramokrom D/A Primary School, and Lawrencia Birago Yeboah and Judith Afotey of Gogoikrom R/C Basic School.
The awardees received television sets, deep freezers, rice cookers, blenders, burners and other household items valued at approximately GH¢15,000.
Ms. Ama Adwubi Asafu-Adjaye, the Atwima Mponua District Director of Education, described the theme as timely and significant, noting that the future of communities was largely shaped by the dedication, commitment and sacrifices of female teachers who continued to serve with distinction under challenging conditions.
She said many female teachers in the district had accepted postings to deprived and hard-to-reach communities where access to basic social amenities remained limited.
“They travel long distances on poor roads, endure inadequate accommodation and often work in environments where healthcare, transportation, electricity and communication services are insufficient,” she stated.
Ms. Asafu-Adjaye observed that many female teachers remained separated from their families for extended periods while balancing their professional duties with responsibilities as mothers, wives, caregivers and community leaders.
Despite these challenges, she said, they remained committed to nurturing young minds, inspiring confidence among learners and creating opportunities for children who might otherwise be left behind.
Their resilience, patience and dedication, she added, continued to make a remarkable difference in the lives of pupils across the district.
Mrs. Prempeh said the Bridgeeto Carlos Foundation was established in 2017 to provide basic necessities such as meals, learning materials, clothing and footwear to needy pupils.
She explained that the foundation later extended its support to hardworking female teachers in disadvantaged communities following a personal experience.
According to her, while visiting Seseko D/A KG School to distribute items to vulnerable children, she walked approximately 12 kilometres to and from the community while eight months pregnant because the road was inaccessible to vehicles.
The experience, she said, inspired her to support fellow female teachers working under similar conditions and motivated her decision to extend the initiative across the district.
GNA
Edited by Yussif Ibrahim/Kenneth Odeng Adade