work and come back home safely”.
He called on the government to give due recognition to the efforts put in by non-teaching staff in ensuring that teaching and learning went on unabated.
The Dean of Students Affairs of the Accra Technical University, Martin Owusu Amoamah, said TEWU’s unwavering commitment to the cause of education in the country was nothing short of inspiring.
“As we gather here today, I want you to picture the faces of the countless children across Ghana who yearn to learn, grow and chase their dreams.
As educators and union members, we share a common purpose to ensure that every child in our great nation has access to quality education, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Today, I want to take you on a journey towards fostering partnerships that will illuminate the path to equitable education in our beloved country,” he said.
Barriers
He said TEWU alone could not dismantle the barriers to equitable education in the country and that real change called for partnerships with not just union members, but with the government, communities and other stakeholders who shared their vision.
“Collaboration with the government is paramount.
We must engage constructively, ensuring that our voices are heard and actively shape policies and their implementation.
It’s time to be architects of our own future, and collaboration with the government is a cornerstone of this endeavour,” he said.
The Greater Accra Regional Chairman of TEWU, Rev. Michael Adu-Poku, said education was key to personal development and the future of societies as it unlocked potential and narrowed inequalities.
He said although their administration had been fraught with some challenges, it had been able to chalk up some successes, notwithstanding
