NLC gives teachers, Fair Wages seven days to resolve impasse

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WHO 11 years ago

"DUMB" ASANTES SCORING HIGH

PHOTO: These Two (2) Need Your Help!

Date: 20-Mar-2013

The exceptional performance of Mr Adams Abdul Aziz, formerly of Navrongo Senior High School (SHS) and Mr Godfred Owusu, forme ...
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"DUMB" ASANTES SCORING HIGH

PHOTO: These Two (2) Need Your Help!

Date: 20-Mar-2013

The exceptional performance of Mr Adams Abdul Aziz, formerly of Navrongo Senior High School (SHS) and Mr Godfred Owusu, formerly of Koforidua Secondary/Technical Senior High School, in the 2012 West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) may come to naught if they do not get support to continue their tertiary education.

The two who scored eight As in their respective programmes in the examination won the Overall Best in the Agriculture and Technical programmes, respectively, in the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Merit Award. They are the first-ever candidates in the history of the awards to have met the criteria in the two programmes.

In spite of their brilliant performance, the two are yet to enter tertiary institutions due to financial difficulties. Mr Owusu is said to have lost his father and had to rely on COCOBOAD to enable him complete the secondary education. Mr Aziz, a native of Hamile in the Upper West Region is from a needy family.

This came to light at the Asare-Menako’s Hall, where well wishers who thronged the venue to cheer up this year’s WAEC Merit Award winners were informed that the two students were yet to enter tertiary institutions.

The cheers, shouts and applause that characterised the ceremony were suddenly followed by shouts of “Oh no” when the Principal Public Relations Officer of WAEC, Mrs Agnes Teye-Cudjoe, mentioned the names of the two and announced that they were yet to enter a tertiary institution because of financial difficulties and then appealed to the public to support the two financially to enable them to pursue their tertiary education.

That was, indeed, an anti-climax for many of those who attended the programme.

Commenting on the plight of the two students, the Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, Mr Stephen Adu, said unfortunate though it was, there were avenues their parents could explore to get funding for the affected students.

He mentioned the GetFUND as one of those numerous avenues and urged parents of the two candidates to formally apply to the fund immediately for scholarship before the tertiary institutions started in September this year.

Some of the guests at the function appealed to the Office of the President to intervene to ensure that the two students realised their dreams.

It was all applause, shouts and cheers for Yvette Yeboah-Kordieh, formerly of Wesley Girls’ Senior High School (SHS); Josebert Ayambire, formerly of Notre Dame SHS and Bright Kwame Seyram Tsevi, formerly of the Keta SHS, for not only picking the first, second and third places, respectively, in the WASSCE in Ghana, but also in the sub-region.

They received $300, $250 and $200, respectively, plus a certificate each, while their respective schools received a plaque each for producing a winning student.

Miss Yeboah-Kordieh also emerged as the Overall Best Candidate in the General Science programme and for her price, she received $250, a certificate and a plaque for her former school.

Miss Sandra Frempong, formerly of Holy Child SHS, broke the age-old jinxs of the inability of candidates to meet the criteria in the Business programme by scoring eight As. She was adjudged winner of the merit award in the Business Programme.

Other award winners were Ewuranna Smith Quayson and Belinda, both formerly of Wesley Girls SHS, who won the Overall Best in the Home Economics and Visual Arts programmes, respectively, while Mr Michael Larbi Siaw, formerly of Presec, Legon, won the Overall Best in the General Arts programme.

All the individual programme award winners were each given $250 and a certificate, while their respective schools received a plaque each.

Source: Severious Kale-Dery/D-Graphic
Kojo T 11 years ago

Teachers do not lower your standards. Do you want the kids you teach to follow your example? Get back into the classroom . " Your reward is in heaven"

Teachers do not lower your standards. Do you want the kids you teach to follow your example? Get back into the classroom . " Your reward is in heaven"
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

What about those who don't make it in heaven? Those days are past and gone. Teachers, like MPs want their wages and rent allowances on Earth.

What about those who don't make it in heaven? Those days are past and gone. Teachers, like MPs want their wages and rent allowances on Earth.
Gabriel 11 years ago

NLC after seven days what next?will u sack them all? keep ur so call order to yourself. money is needed u talk abt order

NLC after seven days what next?will u sack them all? keep ur so call order to yourself. money is needed u talk abt order
LIN 11 years ago

NO WAY. THEY HAVE TO GET EVERYTHING HERE ON EARTH. NO MORE MONKEY DEY WORK, BABOON DEY CHOP BUSINESS.

NO WAY. THEY HAVE TO GET EVERYTHING HERE ON EARTH. NO MORE MONKEY DEY WORK, BABOON DEY CHOP BUSINESS.
Kyekyeku 11 years ago

That is the only way to get the stupid African leaders attention.strike until you get what you want , remember the leaders are all lairs .

That is the only way to get the stupid African leaders attention.strike until you get what you want , remember the leaders are all lairs .
Mr. Oushuuuuu 11 years ago

Fair wages is a failure,how do you impose a salary structure without any reference to established relativity.That is the crux of the matter

Fair wages is a failure,how do you impose a salary structure without any reference to established relativity.That is the crux of the matter
Kwesi Agbenu 11 years ago

NLC, FWSC GOVT---You are beating about the bush.

you are dancing AGBADZA around.

you are wasting our time.

THE TRUTH IS THAT THESE AGITATIONS BY TEACHERS, DOCTORS, NURSES AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS FOR ENHANCED PAYPACKE ...
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NLC, FWSC GOVT---You are beating about the bush.

you are dancing AGBADZA around.

you are wasting our time.

THE TRUTH IS THAT THESE AGITATIONS BY TEACHERS, DOCTORS, NURSES AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS FOR ENHANCED PAYPACKETS WILL NEVER STOP SO LONG AS THEIR CONTERPARTS IN THE MILITARY AND POLICE ARE GETTING FAT FAT FAT SALARIES
Attah-Owusu Kingsford 11 years ago

Government should give the Israel Prayers fund as allowance to teachers for the teachers to organize pupils and students to pray for our dear nation Ghana.

Government should give the Israel Prayers fund as allowance to teachers for the teachers to organize pupils and students to pray for our dear nation Ghana.
Hams T. K. 11 years ago

Teachers consider our children and stay in the house till they finish the negotiation with fair wages.

Teachers consider our children and stay in the house till they finish the negotiation with fair wages.
Kwame Gushiegu Salaga 11 years ago

NLC,you want teachers to go back to the classroom before their issues are resolved,wonderful.Teachers can't be taken for a ride,you hear?If you do not want to give to the teachers their share of the national cake,then Ghana E ...
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NLC,you want teachers to go back to the classroom before their issues are resolved,wonderful.Teachers can't be taken for a ride,you hear?If you do not want to give to the teachers their share of the national cake,then Ghana Education Service will collapse,period.How can a secondary school graduate who joins police get a starting pay more than a 30yr- experienced teacher with masters degree?How can these comparisons stop if you do not pay teachers their share of the allowances that make the difference?If you think paying teachers will increase national deficit and inflation,then the gov't should freeze single spine salary structure of all workers.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

That is true and unfortunate. A police seargent and inspector earns more than a principal superintendent with a masters degree with over 20 years experience in the classroom. Is there any sense in this?

That is true and unfortunate. A police seargent and inspector earns more than a principal superintendent with a masters degree with over 20 years experience in the classroom. Is there any sense in this?
GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 11 years ago

HE SHOULD ASSEMBLE ALL THE REGIONAL EDUCATION MINISTERS, THE HEADS OF TEACHERS UNION, GES, MIN OF EDUCATION. LET THEM SETTLE THEIR GRIEVANCES. THEN ALLOW THE CENTRAL EDUCATION MINISTER ALONG WITH THE VARIOUS REGIONAL EDUCATIO ...
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HE SHOULD ASSEMBLE ALL THE REGIONAL EDUCATION MINISTERS, THE HEADS OF TEACHERS UNION, GES, MIN OF EDUCATION. LET THEM SETTLE THEIR GRIEVANCES. THEN ALLOW THE CENTRAL EDUCATION MINISTER ALONG WITH THE VARIOUS REGIONAL EDUCATION MINISTERS GO BACK APPEASE THE TEACHERS WITH A CONCRETE PROGRAM. EACH REGIONAL EDUCATION MINISTER MUST HAVE THEIR OWN AGENDA. DECENTRALISE EDUCATION IN GH. SHS MUST BE 4 YRS, PERIOD!
NDC youth 11 years ago

NLC should be part of the solution but not give orders

NLC should be part of the solution but not give orders
Abuburo 11 years ago

Although we pity our children but frankly speaking,Teachers are right.The new pay structure is insulting to teachers.NDC gov't made a big mistake by hurriedly implementing this ssss.Our financial status right now can't meet t ...
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Although we pity our children but frankly speaking,Teachers are right.The new pay structure is insulting to teachers.NDC gov't made a big mistake by hurriedly implementing this ssss.Our financial status right now can't meet this new pay scheme.So why the rush?How can you pay some sectors big time and leave others to suffer?If you can't implement it,why not stop?what form of stupid governance is that?Teachers are right because they too deserve it.
Mighty nash 11 years ago

is this a warning or what? NLC better be careful. some beg us like warning. we are not going to teach onlesr GHC4500.90 before were take the chalk.

is this a warning or what? NLC better be careful. some beg us like warning. we are not going to teach onlesr GHC4500.90 before were take the chalk.
YAM 11 years ago

YES FOR THE STUDENTS TEACHERS SHOULD BE HEARD FIRST, JUST TELL THE GOVERNMENT IF YOU PAY TEACHERS THEY WILL TEACH. NLC STOP THIS USELESS EMPATHY SEEKING ATTITUDE AND WHERE WERE YOU WHEN SALARIES OF THE EXECTIVE WAS INCREASED ...
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YES FOR THE STUDENTS TEACHERS SHOULD BE HEARD FIRST, JUST TELL THE GOVERNMENT IF YOU PAY TEACHERS THEY WILL TEACH. NLC STOP THIS USELESS EMPATHY SEEKING ATTITUDE AND WHERE WERE YOU WHEN SALARIES OF THE EXECTIVE WAS INCREASED ABOVE 100%.
NLC 11 years ago

24 FEBRUARY 1966

24 FEBRUARY 1966
don flash 11 years ago

authorities involved must respect the right of the teachers

authorities involved must respect the right of the teachers
don flash 11 years ago

more money for prayers in isreal but no money for teachers eh where are we heading towards...

more money for prayers in isreal but no money for teachers eh where are we heading towards...
my eastweb 11 years ago

This is a two sided sword issue. Eevn though as a concerned stakeholder in education i would not be happy to see my kids or siblings go to school and there will not be any teacher to teach them, i would also urge the governme ...
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This is a two sided sword issue. Eevn though as a concerned stakeholder in education i would not be happy to see my kids or siblings go to school and there will not be any teacher to teach them, i would also urge the government to look into their plight and do something to help them.
Gabriel 11 years ago

STRIKES ONLY RESUMES WHEN CONCERNS ARE FULLY MET. GOVT MUST PAY FOR WK TO RESUME.

STRIKES ONLY RESUMES WHEN CONCERNS ARE FULLY MET. GOVT MUST PAY FOR WK TO RESUME.
effua mansa 11 years ago

Ghanaians always try to compare the Western economy to that of Ghana, but when it comes to the system that make western economies grow or differ, they don't want to acept. There is no doubt about the importance of teaching pr ...
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Ghanaians always try to compare the Western economy to that of Ghana, but when it comes to the system that make western economies grow or differ, they don't want to acept. There is no doubt about the importance of teaching profession, but do they honestly want to compare the work to pariamentarians? That is a joke of the century; they should research into any country of the world and stop fooling around. They should not be paid for the number of days they did not work; let them sign contracts;and parents should start suing teachers' bad conduct just like in the west as they want to emulate. Do they know the amount of work civil servants do in US for example to be paid? They should better put their acts together.
WOfa Ben 11 years ago

Why did our leaders choose this period to act,whereas it could hv been done before the elections?R our leaders afraid of the political power wielders?But the wise always say'it is better late than not'.By saying this,I'm not ...
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Why did our leaders choose this period to act,whereas it could hv been done before the elections?R our leaders afraid of the political power wielders?But the wise always say'it is better late than not'.By saying this,I'm not here in support of the Govt.I want our leaders to know that,our welfare is in their hands n the welfare of the Nation is in our hands.We make the leaders,so the shd stop collecting monies when we r about to strike n let us act appropriately
ASIEDU M. 11 years ago

the government shld know Teachers deserve better, for nothing at all other professionals that are already well paid which smith graham claim are marking time on the ssss has ironically seen salary increment within the first q ...
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the government shld know Teachers deserve better, for nothing at all other professionals that are already well paid which smith graham claim are marking time on the ssss has ironically seen salary increment within the first quarter of the year and preach to teachers to have patience.
MAHAMA IS CORRUPT 11 years ago

MAHAMA MUST PAID THEM,MAHAMA CHOP FREE

MAHAMA MUST PAID THEM,MAHAMA CHOP FREE

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