The leadership of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has hailed Education Minister, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh as a good leader.
Presenting a citation to the Minister at the National UTAG Conference, the Association commended him for his hard work, dedication and leadership qualities.
The outgoing UTAG National President, Dr Eric Opoku, who read the citation said the Minister has demonstrated quality leadership and his expertise has helped to uplift Ghana’s Education standards.
The Conference, which was in partnership with the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT), was under the theme “Harmonising Standards in Ghanaian Tertiary Education Systems: Challenges and Implications”.
Part of the citation read: “You have proven to be a true friend of the UTAG fraternity. Your composure in times of crises situations sets you apart as a true leader.”
“There is no doubt that your ministry is one of the most challenging entities at this time in Ghana. Many are those who have gone ahead of you, who did not survive this long in office. And it is not as though your tenure has been without the usual hues and cries that characterise the sector. The difference is how you have handled them”, Dr. Opoku Mensah stated.
He added that “Your ready-to-engage-and-explain strategy, coupled with your readiness to listen and learn has really been the bedrock of your success.”
“Even though you are part of the government, you have always maintained a soft paw for UTAG during negotiations for better conditions of service for our members.
“The National Executive Committee of UTAG presents this token to you in appreciation of your extraordinary support for our course”.