The Member of Parliament for Builsa South, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, has assured residents that steps are being taken to address the persistent shortage of teachers in the district, with new deployments expected in the coming months.
According to the MP, who doubles as the Deputy Education Minister, the Ghana Education Service (GES) is set to open a nationwide recruitment portal on April 10, 2026, to engage additional teachers to support basic and secondary education across the country.
He said the recruitment exercise presents an opportunity for Builsa South to benefit from additional postings.
Dr Apaak made the remarks on Tuesday during a sod-cutting ceremony for several educational infrastructure projects in the district.
He noted that improving access to quality education remains a priority, adding that efforts are being intensified to ensure schools are adequately staffed and resourced.
The MP said he would work closely with relevant authorities to ensure that a fair share of newly recruited teachers is posted to the district.
According to him, several schools in Builsa South continue to face inadequate teaching staff, a situation that affects effective teaching and learning.
He added that increasing the number of teachers would reduce the workload on existing staff, improve student-teacher ratios, and create a more conducive environment for learning.
Dr Apaak said the intervention, together with ongoing infrastructure development, is expected to improve education delivery in the district.
He reiterated his commitment to advocating for policies and resources to strengthen the education sector, stressing that no child should be disadvantaged due to a lack of qualified teachers.
Residents and education stakeholders have welcomed the assurance, expressing optimism that the recruitment exercise will bring relief to schools facing staffing challenges.
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