The leadership of the Ghana National Association of Teachers, GNAT, on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Manhyia Palace.
The GNAT leadership which was led by the National President, Ms. Philippa Larsen, visited the palace to officially invite the Asantehene as the Guest of Honour to the National Delegates Conference scheduled to take place in January next year at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
The spokesperson of the delegation, Mr. Prosper Tachie, who is also the Ashanti Regional Chairman of GNAT informed the gathering that the GNAT is ninety (90) years old and the 90th anniversary has coincided with its National Delegates Conference which is organized quadrennially. Mr. Tachie also used the opportunity to thank the Asantehene for renewing the lease of the Ashanti Regional Secretariat land as well as releasing land for the construction of the GNAT Village at Ejisu, Abankro.
In his remarks, the Asantehene commended the General Secretary and the National President of the GNAT for the good work they have been doing for teachers as he has been reading and following their activities in the media. He was also full of praise for teachers regarding their service to God and country. He further stated that he disagrees with the assertion that the teachers’ reward is in heaven as their role is very important and he can name all the teachers who taught him from kindergarten to the highest level in recognition of the roles they have played in his life.
Concluding his remarks, the Asantehene said “I want to congratulate your General Secretary and the National President for their service to teachers. I have been following their exploits in the media. Indeed, I always read the articles published by the General Secretary in the dailies and I must commend them. I will always attend any program organized by teachers when I am invited”.
The delegation commended the hospitality extended to them upon the visit and in turn presented assorted drinks as a sign of their gratitude to the King and the people of the Ashanti Kingdom.