According to a report by MyJoyOnline, the government has announced a new plan to support teachers working in rural areas. Teachers who agree to work in underserved communities will receive a 20% extra allowance to encourage them to stay in these areas.
President John Mahama made this announcement during his State of the Nation Address (#SONA2025) in Parliament on February 27, 2025.
President Mahama explained that the allowance is meant to motivate teachers and improve education in rural areas.
He said, “To help teachers and make education better in rural communities, the government will give a 20% allowance to teachers who accept postings to these areas.” He also mentioned that district assemblies will be in charge of making sure teachers stay in their assigned schools.
In addition to the allowance, the government plans to build housing for teachers in rural areas under a program called the Teacher Dabre Initiative.
President Mahama stressed that no new schools will be built without including accommodation for teachers. He said, “Teacher welfare is very important if we want to improve education across the country.”
This move is seen as a way to address the challenges teachers face in rural areas, such as lack of proper housing and incentives. By providing better pay and living conditions, the government hopes to attract and retain more teachers in these communities.
MyJoyOnline reports that this initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure that all children, no matter where they live, have access to quality education.
With these new measures, the government aims to create a more balanced and fair education system for everyone in the country.
If you’re a teacher or know someone who might benefit from this program, this is great news! The government is finally taking steps to support those who work hard to educate children in rural areas.
For more details, you can check out the full story on MyJoyOnline.