Deputy Minister for Education, Clement Apaak, has announced a 20 per cent salary top-up for teachers who accept postings to rural and deprived communities, as part of efforts to address disparities within Ghana’s education system.

Dr Apaak disclosed this during a courtesy call by top awardees of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), where he reaffirmed the government’s commitment to bridging inequalities in access to quality education nationwide.

He explained that the incentive forms part of the government’s ‘Teacher Dabre’ Programme, which is designed to motivate teachers to accept placements in hard-to-reach areas.

In addition to the 20 per cent salary increment, beneficiary teachers will receive accommodation support.

According to him, the combined package of financial and housing incentives is intended to make rural postings more attractive, while strengthening teaching and learning outcomes at the basic education level.

Dr Apaak noted that the measures were first announced by President John Dramani Mahama during the State of the Nation Address, underscoring the administration’s resolve to ensure equitable educational opportunities across the country.

He stressed that the policy seeks to guarantee that pupils in underserved communities are given the same opportunity to thrive as their peers in urban centres.

“The President has a programme that is going to reward teachers who take teaching positions in rural areas. These teachers will receive 20 per cent on top of their gross salary as a form of motivation,” he said.