Every basic school built must come with accommodation for teachers — Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that all new basic schools that will be constructed under his administration will come with accommodation facilities for teachers.

The President explained that the directive, already communicated by Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, forms part of a broader policy to improve teacher welfare, especially in rural communities where accommodation remains a major challenge.

He made the statement on Wednesday, June 11, when the leadership of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) paid a courtesy call on him at the Jubilee House to discuss issues affecting the teaching profession.

“So instead of just building a six-classroom block, there must be teachers’ quarters attached to the classroom block so that the teachers teaching there can have accommodation,” Mr. Mahama said.

He further revealed plans to partner with the Teachers Fund to provide permanent housing for teachers through a counter-funding arrangement that would allow teachers to own homes by retirement.

“We believe that they should be able to retire in dignity, and so it’s something that the Minister of Education will take up with you, so that we design it,” he said.

President Mahama indicated that, subject to consultations and planning, his administration hopes to roll out the housing initiative in 2026.