Aflao (V/R) – August 25 2026
A new dimension in educational development is emerging in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region, as philanthropist and Youth Chief, Mr Felix Akonta Akakpo, also known as Torgbu Tenuvi II, introduces a reward scheme to recognise high-performing school heads and School Improvement Support Officers (SISOs).
The initiative, believed to be among the first structured efforts from a private individual in the municipality to directly recognise education managers for their contribution to improved learning outcomes, seeks to promote excellence, accountability and continuous improvement within the basic education sector.
Under the scheme, selected headteachers and SISOs from various circuits will be honoured for their demonstrated commitment to improving academic performance in their respective schools and circuits.
Mr Akakpo said the selection was based on an assessment of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results, with his research team analysing available examination data to identify education managers whose schools or circuits recorded strong academic outcomes.
He explained that the initiative was designed to complement conventional approaches to improving educational outcomes with a deliberate system of recognition and motivation for those driving instructional leadership, supervision and effective school management at the basic education level.
“Contemporary education has reached a critical juncture where we must confront the deficiencies underpinning poor academic performance. This requires the introduction of a robust reward system that acknowledges hard work, inspires excellence, and motivates others to intensify their efforts towards the overall transformation of learning outcomes,” he said.
Mr Akakpo stressed that pupils’ academic achievements do not occur in isolation but are the result of effective supervision, instructional leadership, teacher commitment and a conducive teaching and learning environment.
“Good grades do not occur in isolation. They are the product of seamless supervision by SISOs and headteachers, dedicated teachers, and a conducive classroom environment for effective teaching and learning. They must be equally celebrated,” he told Veritasnewsgh.com.
Award Categories
The Best Head Teacher of the Year 2026 category features four distinguished nominees: Seraphine Senam Baiden of Foot Print International School, Napoleon Atisu of Aflao Border Basic School, Kafui Awudi-Larbi of Tublukope JHS, and Cyril Ayivor of Agbozume Ame Zion.
According to the research team, their schools produced some of the best BECE results across the municipality in the just-ended examination
In the Best Circuit of the Year 2026 category, the awardees are Mifetu Theophilus, SISO for Aflao North Circuit; Madam Golda Mann-Quajdoe, SISO for Aflao East Circuit; and Sylvester Akutu, SISO for Agbozume East Circuit.
They are being recognised for their contribution to strengthening supervision, school management and educational delivery within their respective circuits.
The education managers are expected to be honoured alongside 300 selected 2026 BECE candidates who are benefiting from Mr Akakpo’s educational support initiative to facilitate their transition from basic education to Senior High School (SHS).
The dual initiative, combining support for learners with recognition for education managers, is intended to celebrate the importance of both learner support and institutional leadership in achieving sustainable improvements in educational outcomes.
Mr Akakpo told veritasnewsgh.com that the interventions were intended to complement the government’s efforts in the education sector and create opportunities that could improve the long-term socio-economic prospects of families and communities.
Mr Akakpo, who has undertaken several education-related interventions in the municipality, reaffirmed his commitment to initiatives that empower young people, support educators and contribute to sustainable community development.
He called for collective efforts among stakeholders to address persistent challenges in the education sector and create an environment in which both learners and educators can thrive.
