Government Steps Up Plans to Provide 50,000 Housing Units for Teachers Nationwide.

Government Steps Up Plans to Provide 50,000 Housing Units for Teachers Nationwide.

The Education Ministry has announced significant progress toward a large-scale national housing programme aimed at enhancing the living standards of teachers. 

This initiative forms part of President Mahama’s broader commitment to strengthening conditions within the education sector and ensuring that teachers receive the support necessary to perform at their best.

Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, November 19, the Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, revealed that the Ministry is currently reviewing extensive proposals from major funding bodies to facilitate the construction of 50,000 housing units for teachers across the country. According to him, this pledge was captured in the government’s manifesto, and the Ministry is now moving toward its practical execution.

Mr. Iddrisu outlined that the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), GETFund, the Ghana Social Opportunities Project (GSOP), and teacher pension funds are being considered as key partners for the programme. These institutions are expected to support the development of a sustainable and collaborative funding framework that will drive the project from planning to delivery.

He further disclosed that the Administrator of the DACF had travelled to Morocco to engage international partners with the capacity to support the initiative. This engagement, he noted, is part of broader efforts to identify credible financing mechanisms and secure the right investment mix for the housing project.

The Education Minister stressed that improving infrastructure and ensuring decent accommodation for teachers remain central to the government’s education transformation agenda. He highlighted that many teachers, particularly those posted to rural and peri-urban areas, continue to face significant housing challenges that undermine their morale and productivity.

By delivering modern, accessible, and well-planned housing units, the government aims to ease these challenges and create a more supportive environment for teachers. The project is also expected to reduce the frequent financial and logistical pressures associated with accommodation, allowing teachers to focus fully on their professional duties.

Mr. Iddrisu reiterated that the welfare of teachers is integral to the overall success of Ghana’s education reforms. He expressed confidence that once the funding arrangements are finalised, the housing programme will proceed without delay, marking a major milestone in the government’s commitment to the teaching workforce.

As discussions continue, teachers across the country are looking forward to a policy that promises greater stability, improved living standards, and long-term motivation for those who serve at the heart of the nation’s classrooms.



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