The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Bosome Freho, Hon. Charles Appiah Kubi, has made a passionate appeal to the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service (GES) to post additional trained teachers to the Bosome Freho District to help bridge the human resource gap in the area’s education sector.
In an exclusive interview with the media at his office in Asiwa, Hon. Appiah Kubi acknowledged that while there are teachers currently serving in various schools across the district, the numbers remain insufficient to meet the growing demands of the education system, especially as student enrolment continues to rise. “Yes, we do have teachers in our schools, but the number is not enough. Some of our schools are still struggling to meet the required teacher-to-student ratio, which affects effective teaching and learning. That is why I’m appealing to the Ghana Education Service to post more trained teachers to Bosome Freho,” he said.
The DCE explained that although the District Assembly has been proactive in providing educational infrastructure such as classroom blocks, desks, and teaching materials, the shortage of adequate teaching staff continues to be a major challenge, particularly in rural and hard-to-reach communities.
He revealed that some schools have only a few teachers handling multiple classes and subjects, often outside their areas of expertise, which compromises the quality of education delivered. Hon. Appiah Kubi emphasized that the situation is not sustainable and could impact the academic performance of students if urgent measures are not taken. “We are doing our part as a District Assembly to support schools — constructing new classrooms, supplying furniture, and even providing motivation for teachers — but we need the support of the central government to send us more trained personnel. Our students deserve the best, just like those in urban areas,” he stressed.
The DCE also proposed that the government consider providing special incentives and allowances for teachers who accept postings to deprived communities, to encourage them to stay and deliver their services wholeheartedly. He noted that many trained teachers often turn down or request transfers from postings to rural areas, making it difficult for districts like Bosome Freho to maintain adequate staff levels.
Hon. Appiah Kubi further lauded the efforts of the current teaching staff in the district who, despite limited resources and staff shortages, continue to show commitment and dedication to their duties. He pledged the Assembly’s continuous support in creating a conducive teaching and learning environment.
The DCE’s call comes at a time when government is intensifying efforts to improve access to quality education across the country, particularly in underserved districts. Education stakeholders in the Bosome Freho District have welcomed his appeal and expressed hope that the Ministry of Education and GES will respond positively to help strengthen the delivery of basic and secondary education in the area.
