President Nana Akufo-Addo has revealed that the public expenditure on education has almost doubled, from ¢20.700 billion between 2013 and 2016, in the former president Mahama era; to ¢40.400 billion, between 2017 and 2020, during my time; representing an increase of some 95%.
He reiterated his willingness to invest more in the education sector.
Nana Akufo-Addo said this when he addressed the Quadrennial National Delegates’ Conference of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) in Kumasi.
The president pledged the commitment of the government to creating a more congenial atmosphere for teachers through the provision of affordable housing facilities for teachers, through the Ministry of Works and Housing, in consultation with relevant teacher unions.
“Government is also committed to the development of affordable housing to teachers all across the nation. The current initiative will involve the provision of housing for both mortgage and rental. I’m fully aware that one challenge facing teacher ownership of homes beyond finance is their inability to purchase homes when they intend to retire.
“Through a subsidized loan program, we will provide teachers with an opportunity to own homes, houses in desired locations in various parts of the country.
“The Education Ministry is working with the National Service Scheme on this. In addition, the Housing Ministry is in discussion with the teacher unions, including your own [GNAT], to provide more housing opportunities for teachers.
“Within the next two years, it is proposed that 10,000 units on affordable terms will be developed for teachers across the country. This, we all know, is the tip of the iceberg. But it is a good beginning”.
Source: Mybrytnewsroom.com/Kofi Atakora
