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The Upper West Regional Islamic Education Unit is raising concern over a critical shortage of Arabic teachers in the region, saying the situation is affecting teaching and learning in Islamic schools. With more than 159 Islamic schools and less than 40 Arabic teachers, many students preparing for external Arabic examinations are struggling to get the support they need.
However, the recruitment of more than 190 Arabic teachers by the Youth Employment Agency has brought some relief. The Regional Manager of the Islamic Education Unit, Alhaji Rashid Mahmud, says the move is a welcome intervention that could help ease the pressure on schools.
Our Upper West Regional Correspondent Rafiq Nungor Adam Report from Wa
In Wa Municipality, 85 Arabic teachers gathered for an orientation workshop aimed at improving teaching standards and supporting Islamic education in the Upper West Region.
The workshop, organised by the Islamic Education Unit in collaboration with the Municipal Youth Employment Agency, took participants through a range of topics designed to strengthen their work in the classroom.
The Regional Manager of the Islamic Education Unit, Alhaji Rashid Mahmud expressed concern about the shortage of Arabic teachers in the region, saying the situation continues to affect teaching and learning in many Islamic schools.
He, however, welcomed the recent recruitment of Arabic teachers by the Youth Employment Agency, describing it as a much-needed relief for schools that have long struggled with inadequate staffing.
The Municipal Director of the Youth Employment Agency, Iddrisu Abubakari, explained the reason behind the workshop and also cautioned the Arabic Teachers to be punctual to work.
The Wa Municipal Chief Executive, Alhaji Issah Nurah Dawanah, was present at the function.