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The Government has announced a 20% salary top-up for teachers who accept postings to rural and deprived communities across the country.
Deputy Minister for Education, Clement Apaak, made the disclosure during a courtesy call by top awardees of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). He emphasized that the initiative forms part of broader efforts to bridge inequalities within Ghana’s education system.
According to Dr. Apaak, the incentive will be implemented under the government’s ‘Teacher Dabre’ Programme. In addition to the 20% salary increase, teachers posted to rural and hard-to-reach areas will also receive accommodation support.
He explained that the policy is aimed at making rural postings more attractive, improving teacher retention in underserved communities, and enhancing teaching and learning outcomes at the basic education level.
Dr. Apaak noted that the measure was announced by President John Dramani Mahama during the State of the Nation Address and is designed to ensure that students in rural communities have equal opportunities to excel as their counterparts in urban centres.
“The President has a programme that is going to reward teachers who take teaching positions in rural areas. These teachers would get 20% on top of their gross salary as a form of motivation,” he stated.
The government believes the initiative will help address the persistent shortage of teachers in remote communities and contribute to improving educational standards nationwide.
