Sabina Ferguson-Haizel standing beside her car
The 2025 Ghana Teacher Prize 1st Runner-Up, Sabina Ferguson-Haizel – a Kindergarten Teacher at Archbishop Andoh Roman Catholic Basic School in Tema – has expressed heartfelt appreciation to Prudential Bank for sponsoring her award.
Ferguson-Haizel received a brand-new 4×4 pickup truck in recognition of her outstanding dedication to teaching at the national ceremony held in Ho.
Speaking after receiving the award, an elated Sabina said, “I am overwhelmed with joy and gratitude to Prudential Bank for this incredible award. This vehicle will greatly enhance my mobility, allowing me to reach more learners and communities. I am deeply thankful for the Bank’s recognition of our hard work.”
This year’s event marked the sixth consecutive time Prudential Bank has sponsored the award, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to supporting education in the country.
The ceremony featured several distinguished guests, including Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, who praised teachers for their hard work, resilience, and sacrifices in nurturing generations of learners.
Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, also commended teachers for their invaluable contribution to national development and reaffirmed the government’s pledge to strengthen teacher support systems and improve conditions of service.
Other notable awardees included Richard W. Tiimob of Savelugu Senior High School, who was named the Most Outstanding Teacher and received a three-bedroom house; Leticia Yawa Akabutoo of St. Catherine SHS, who took home a saloon car as second runner-up; Emmanuel Kofi Otchere-Larbi, recognised as Outstanding College Lecturer and recipient of a 4×4 vehicle; Michael Mensah Annang, who won Best in Leadership and Administration and received a saloon car; and Gifty Kwakoa Afari, who also received a saloon car as Best Non-Teaching Staff.
The Ministry of Education congratulated all teachers for their role in nation-building and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting them in delivering quality education to every Ghanaian child.
The Ghana Teacher Prize Awards celebrate the dedication, excellence, and service of teachers across the country.
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