Nkwanta South Municipality faces shortage of more than 457 teachers
The Nkwanta South Municipality in the Oti Region is grappling with a severe teacher shortage of more than 457; a situation education authorities say is undermining effective teaching and learning across the area.
In the Nkwanta South Municipality of Ghana's Oti Region, a significant teacher shortage, exceeding 457 positions, is causing disruptions in education. This shortage, primarily due to a prolonged conflict driving teachers to relocate, is adversely impacting teaching and learning in the region. The issue was highlighted by Christian Ogudi, a Human Resource Officer at the Nkwanta Education Directorate, who noted that it has already started affecting academic work, particularly in basic schools.
The shortage is not limited to basic schools; senior high schools in the municipality are also grappling with similar staffing challenges. Ogudi has urged the Minister of Education and the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service to urgently deploy teachers to address the vacancies across the municipality. Concurrently, the Nkwanta South Assembly has recently completed the renovation of the dilapidated Kechiebi R.C.
JHS block, a project spurred by renewed interest from the Assembly and the area's Member of Parliament. Despite these infrastructure improvements, Mayor of the municipality Joseph Awal Antwi remains concerned about the teacher-to-student ratio, emphasizing that the staffing gap remains a formidable challenge. He reassured that the Assembly has taken steps to provide accommodation for teachers assigned to the municipality.
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