SONA25: ‘20% allowance will soon be given to teachers posted to rural areas’ — Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his campaign promise of making life easier for teachers in rural areas.

The President said a 20% allowance will be given to teachers posted to rural areas to encourage those who often reject such postings to accept them.

Delivering the State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Thursday, February 27, he said the policy will be implemented in collaboration with local assemblies.

“It is important to continue to retain and motivate teachers in all schools, especially in rural and underserved areas. Government will begin plans for the implementation of the 20% allowance for teachers who agree to serve in rural schools.

“District Assemblies would be involved in this scheme to ensure that the teachers are present and teaching. This scheme will reward such teachers for their sacrifice and ensure quality education nationwide,” said the President.

The President further assured that accommodation issues would be addressed through initiatives such as Teacher Dabr3, which will see every newly constructed school have a teacher accommodation unit.

“As part of our Teacher Dabr3 initiative, the construction of teacher accommodation units to improve welfare and attract teachers to rural areas will commence this year,” he noted.