President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has acknowledged that teachers are the bedrock of Ghana's education system and essential partners in nation-building.

He emphasized that ensuring teachers are well-compensated, work in conducive environments, and have access to professional growth opportunities is not just a promise but a fundamental necessity for national progress.

The president made this known after meeting with the leadership of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT).

He used the opportunity to assure GNAT's leadership of his unwavering commitment-and that of his government-to prioritizing the improvement of the working and living conditions of all teachers.