Teachers’ Strike: Offinso North MP pushes for learning recovery plan

Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah, Member of Parliament for Offinso North and a member of Parliament’s Education Committee, has called on the government to introduce a learning recovery plan to help students make up for academic work lost during the teachers’ strike.

Speaking on GhanAkoma on Akoma 87.9 FM, Dr. Asamoah said the government must take concrete steps to ensure that students recover the instructional time lost during the industrial action.

“There should be a learning recovery plan from the government to aid the students so that what the schools have lost, we can recover,” he said.

The MP also assured teachers that the Minority would monitor the agreed timelines to ensure the government fulfils its commitments following the suspension of the strike.

“The Minority will track the agreed dates so the government can honour its promise,” he stated.

Dr. Asamoah further called for improved remuneration for teachers, citing the rising cost of living and the growing economic pressures facing educators.

He argued that teachers deserved better salaries to enable them to maintain a decent standard of living while carrying out their responsibilities.

“The teachers need a good life because the economic demand has increased hugely, and that is why we want the government to at least increase the salary a bit,” he said.

He also urged the government to implement a 20 per cent deprived-area allowance for teachers working in underserved communities.

“Deprived area allowance 20%, the government must do it for them,” he stressed.

The Offinso North MP also expressed appreciation to teachers for suspending the industrial action and returning to the classroom, despite concerns over their conditions of service.

He said the government’s fulfilment of its commitments would merit recognition and commendation.

“We will celebrate and applaud the government if all these are done,” he added.

Dr. Asamoah’s comments come amid calls for measures to recover instructional time lost during the strike, improve teachers’ welfare and ensure that commitments made during negotiations are honoured.