Abigail Agyeiwaa, an English teacher at Mangoase Senior High School in Akuapem North, has been named the Most Outstanding Teacher at the Ghana Teacher Prize 2026. Her remarkable achievement saw her outperform thousands of educators nationwide to claim the grand prize, a three-bedroom house worth GH¢700,000.
The award recognizes her unwavering dedication to teaching, passion for quality education in rural communities, and commitment to transforming lives through education. Since beginning her teaching career in Adawso in 2014, Abigail has made a profound impact on vulnerable learners through initiatives focused on education, health, and girl-child empowerment.
She received the prestigious award from the Vice President of Ghana, Her Excellency Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, alongside Hon. Haruna Iddrisu and the Registrar of the National Teaching Council (NTC), during a ceremony held at the UPSA Auditorium on October 5, 2026.
This year’s Ghana Teacher Prize was celebrated under the theme, “Empowering Teachers: Architects of the Future.” Abigail Agyeiwaa’s achievement is a proud moment for Mangoase SHS, Akuapem North, and the entire teaching fraternity. Congratulations on this well-deserved honour.
