The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially inaugurated its Teachers' Forum at the party's headquarters in Accra.

Speaking on behalf of former President John Mahama, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the 2020 Running-mate to the NDC ticket, stressed the significance of embracing change.

She specifically pointed to the 24-hour economy as a deliberate and well-intended proposal for rebooting Ghana's economy and social life.

Professor Opoku-Agyemang urged all Ghanaians to prioritize this transformative shift, stating that the current challenges faced by the country require a paradigm shift, as proposed by NDC leader John Dramani Mahama.

Professor Opoku-Agyemang, referencing the party's manifesto, underscored the significance of members acquainting themselves with it, studying its contents, and actively working towards its outlined goals.

She encouraged members to draw inspiration from the impactful legacies of the late Prof J.E.A. Mills and the current experienced flag bearer of the party, HE John Mahama.

Emphasizing the intrinsic value of the teaching profession, she acknowledged the numerous challenges it faces, including unwarranted intimidation. Nevertheless, Professor Opoku-Agyemang highlighted the profession's immense contribution to human development, reinforcing its importance within the broader societal context.

“It is a great profession. We are not among the richest in the country. but we are rich in our skills acquisition and determination of knowledge sharing. I am not saying the other professionals are not knowledgeable, but our initial mandate to educate, induct others, especially the youth into the life flow of society places us in a unique position to impact others," she said.

Professor Naana Opoku-Agyemang urged teachers to actively engage in the country's elections, emphasizing that they are well-placed to understand the processes leading up to the elections and are equipped to explain them to others. She encouraged teachers to play meaningful roles in their respective branches, highlighting that decisions and outcomes at that level have far-reaching effects on everyone.

Furthermore, Professor Opoku-Agyemang encouraged teachers to take pride in their profession. Using the well-known phrase "If you can read it, thank a teacher," she emphasized the doors of opportunity that teaching can open and underscored the critical role the profession plays in human development.

“The best thing that happened to me as a person is being a teacher. The benefits are so many. So we should be proud of ourselves. We hold the key to human development, the most important asset and resource of any country. Education therefore needs very careful attention and handling," she added.