GES at 50: DCE urges teachers to find extra income sources as low income concerns rise.

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atiwa West, Johnson Amo Anom, has encouraged teachers to take on additional work alongside their teaching jobs in order to earn more money and support their families.

Speaking at the 54th district conference of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) in Kwabeng, Mr. Anom acknowledged that teachers’ current salaries are often not enough to maintain a decent standard of living.

He said, “Teachers must find other jobs or income sources to support themselves and their families.”

The event also marked the 50th anniversary of the Ghana Education Service (GES) and was held under the theme, “GES at 50: Achievements, Teacher Motivation, Challenges, and the Way Forward.”

The conference aimed to reflect on GES’s progress over the past five decades while also discussing current issues affecting teachers and the education system as a whole.

Mr. Anom’s remarks sparked interest and conversation about the financial challenges many teachers face. His suggestion comes at a time when teacher unions and advocacy groups continue to call for better pay and working conditions.

At the same event, other speakers called on the GES to do more in terms of how its programmes are carried out. They appealed to the education service to improve the way policies are implemented and to make sure that enough teaching and learning materials are available in schools.

Despite the challenges discussed, several participants also took time to praise the Ghana Education Service for what it has accomplished over the last 50 years. They acknowledged improvements in access to education, infrastructure development, and teacher training efforts.

The conference provided a space for both celebration and critical reflection, as stakeholders looked ahead to what needs to be done to improve education in Ghana.