Teachers all over the Country will soon benefit from an affordable housing scheme to ease the difficulty the encounter with regards to their accommodation.President Akufo-Addo made this known when, he delivered a speech at the 60th Anniversary celebration of Okuapeman School on Saturday, February 11, 2017.
According to the President,he will collaborate with the teacher unions namely the Ghana National Association of Teachers and the National Association of Graduate Teachers among others.
He assured that “the views of teachers will be sought on education policy, innovation and implementation.
Their professional development and needs will be treated with respect and we shall ensure that teachers’ salaries and allowances are paid regularly and on time.”
President Akufo-Addo also said teacher trainee allowances, as already announced by the Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, will be restored in the first budget of his presidency, which is scheduled for next month.
The president also stated that ,teachers will be afforded the opportunity to upgrade their qualifications .
Source :EducationGhana.net