In a commendable gesture, Martin Adjei Mensah-Korsah, the Member of Parliament for Techiman South Constituency in the Bono East Region, presented a brand-new Suzuki S-PRESSO hatchback to Mr. Frimpong Emmanuel, the overall best teacher from 2020 to 2022 in the Municipality.
This initiative, part of an awards scheme instituted by Mensah-Korsah in 2018, aims to recognize and appreciate the outstanding contributions of teachers to education in the area.
A total of 87 teachers, including Mr. Frimpong Emmanuel, were honored with gifts such as brand-new motorbikes, tabletop fridges, fans, laptops, and more for their meritorious service to education within the Techiman Municipality.
Mensah-Korsah, also the Deputy Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, emphasized his commitment to improving and maintaining educational standards by personally funding this awards scheme.
Speaking at the ceremony in Techiman, Mensah-Korsah expressed his dedication to the 10-year award scheme, irrespective of his political position, as a means to uplift education in the region.
He emphasized the importance of appreciating teachers, the bedrock of education, and ensuring they receive recognition for their efforts.
The ultimate winner, Mr. Frimpong Emmanuel, a District Pastor of Deeper Life Bible Church, was lauded for not only his excellence in teaching but also for his philanthropic efforts.
He utilized his resources to provide learning materials such as school uniforms, exercise books, pens, pencils, and erasers to needy but brilliant learners.
Additionally, he covered the costs of renewing the National Health Insurance for underprivileged students.
As a Community Leader at Kaniago No. 1 and No. 2, Mr. Frimpong played a significant role in extending electricity to the Kaniago Community, showcasing his dedication to both education and community development.