Teachers in the Nkwanta North District are demanding the district's share of free school uniforms and exercise books for pupils there.
The teachers said parents and pupils in the district were anxious to receive those items in good time.
The concerns were raised at a get-together organized by the District Assembly for teachers as part of the of the 53rd independence anniversary celebration at Kpassa.
The teachers expressed their indignation at the manner the deprived area allowance was being disbursed and wanted to know the criteria for selecting beneficiaries.
They called on the Ministry of Education and Ghana Education Service to consider giving incentives to teachers who taught over-crowded classes.
The teachers argued that teaching over-crowded class was becoming a human right issue, more so when it is strenuous to handle.
Mr. Paul Levin Gyato, Nkwanta North District Chief Executive, re-assured them that no school or district would be marginalized in the government's
policy to distribute free uniforms and exercise books.
He said the Education Directorate has taken delivery of some exercise books and were expecting the next consignment of school uniforms that are
being produced locally.
Mr. Gyato said teachers deserve more than what they received and government was working hard to place teachers on a pedestal that would
guarantee their welfare and dignity.
He said government was studying the policy document on deprived area allowances and appealed to the teachers to exercise restraint.