Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has made a powerful appeal for a transformative “21st Century Education Pact” to realign Ghana’s education system with the realities of a rapidly changing world.

Delivering the keynote address at the 7th Quadrennial (54th) Regional Delegates’ Conference of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) in the Eastern Region, held at Kibi College of Education on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Dr. Agyemang challenged the nation to rethink the foundations of its learning system.

“We cannot retreat into the past,” he declared. “The chalk has served us well—but the code is now essential. Our future won’t be written on blackboards but built through broadband and innovation.”

Framing education within the context of global shifts—such as artificial intelligence, climate disruption, and digital culture—Dr. Agyemang warned that Ghana must act decisively or risk falling behind.

He called for a nationwide agreement that brings together government, educators, civil society, the private sector, and local communities in crafting a bold, shared vision for education reform.

“This pact must not be another document shelved after signing. It must deliver real change, foster innovation, and hold all actors accountable,” he stressed.

While commending initiatives like Free SHS, TVET expansion, and FCUBE, he cautioned that increased access must be matched with quality and relevance. “Policies mean little if they don’t shift outcomes. Our children deserve more than announcements—they deserve transformation.”

He ended with a poignant challenge to the audience: “When history asks what we did as the world evolved, what will our children say?”

The conference, attended by educators, union leaders, and key education stakeholders, is expected to inform GNAT’s strategic direction in line with emerging global educational demands.