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Published : 6 October 2025
Published at 9:07am
Science HOD at Savelugu Senior High School in the Northern region, Richard W. Tiimob has been named ‘Ghana’s Most Outstanding Teacher’ at the Ghana Teacher Prize 2025, held at the University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho in the Volta region.
Mr. Richard W. Tiimob was rewarded with 3-bedroom house as his contribution to imparting knowledge to students, transforming lives through teaching.
In his speech after receiving the award, Mr Tiimob expressed his profound gratitude to God, his family, students, colleagues, and school management for their unending support, bringing him that far to receive the noble prize.
Mr. Timothy further indicated that teaching has always been his passion and a calling to inspire and mentor others.
“Teaching has always been more than a profession for me; it is a calling to inspire, mentor, and transform lives. This achievement reflects the collective efforts of my students, colleagues, school leadership, and all stakeholders who support quality education. Let us continue to innovate, elevate, and inspire every learner so we can build a Ghana full of ambition and excellence.”
The award ceremony, was dubbed “Elevating the Status of Teachers for Quality Education,”.
This event brought together dignitaries, educators, and stakeholders from across the country.Gracing the occasion was the Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang. Also present was Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu.
The Ghana Teacher Prize, formerly known as the Priscilla Award, was instituted in 1985 by the Ministry of Education to recognise teachers’ immense contributions to national development.
In 2018, it was rebranded to align with global standards, positioning Ghanaian teachers on the international stage and affirming that they can compete with the best in the world.
Story by: Inusah Dondaliya
