As Ghana gears up for the prestigious Ghana Teacher Prize 2024, Twellium Industrial Company, a leading beverage manufacturer, has reaffirmed its support for the education sector by donating 6,000 cartons of bottled water and carbonated drinks to the Ashanti Regional Education Directorate. This donation is part of the company’s official sponsorship of the event, scheduled to take place in Kumasi from 3rd to 5th October 2024.
The donation precedes the award ceremony, which will begin with a two-day conference at the “Sunset Hotel, starting on 3rd October, and conclude with the grand awards event at the” KNUST Great Hall on 5th October 2024.” Themed **“Valuing Teacher Voices Towards a New Social Contract for Education,” this year’s event seeks to emphasize the pivotal role of teachers in shaping Ghana’s future.
During the presentation, Mr. Yeboah Patrick, the Trade Marketing Manager of Twellium Industrial Company in Kumasi, explained the company’s decision to sponsor the event, noting the essential role of teachers in national development. “Teachers are the foundation of society. Without their dedication, we wouldn’t have the professionals we rely on today. Our support for the Ghana Teacher Prize is a gesture of appreciation for the invaluable role teachers play,” said Mr. Yeboah.
He added that Twellium Industrial Company is honored to contribute to an event that recognizes and rewards educators, expressing optimism that the donation will help ensure the success of the program.
Receiving the donation on behalf of the Ashanti Regional Education Directorate, Mr. Thomas Kwame Boateng, Deputy Director of Education for the Ashanti Region, expressed profound gratitude to Twellium for their timely support. “This generous donation will significantly aid the organization of the event, ensuring participants, nominees, and dignitaries are well catered for throughout the program. We are extremely grateful,” Mr. Boateng remarked.
The Ghana Teacher Prize, formerly the National Best Teacher Award, is held annually to honor outstanding educators across the country. The award serves as a platform to celebrate teachers who go beyond the call of duty to positively impact the lives of their students.
The theme for this year, “Valuing Teacher Voices Towards a New Social Contract for Education,”Highlights the growing importance of engaging teachers in shaping education policies and ensuring an inclusive and quality education system.
The 2024 edition of the Ghana Teacher Prize is expected to draw educators, government officials, and stakeholders from the education sector, all gathering to celebrate the extraordinary contributions of teachers to national development.
*Conclusion*
Twellium Industrial Company’s generous donation reinforces the significance of partnerships in promoting educational excellence. With such support, the “Ghana Teacher Prize 2024, promises to be an event that not only honors educators but also highlights the vital role of corporate sponsorship in advancing the nation’s educational goals.
By Simon Opoku Afriyie (OTEC FM)