Gov’t Moves to Deliver 50,000 Housing Units for Teachers—Education Minister Confirms

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has reiterated government’s unwavering commitment to honouring President John Mahama’s flagship promise of improving teacher welfare through the provision of decent and affordable housing. He made this known during a press briefing held on Wednesday, November 19.

According to the minister, the Ministry of Education is currently reviewing proposals from key funding bodies as part of efforts to roll out a nationwide teacher housing initiative. He explained that the plan aligns with the government’s long-term vision of enhancing the working and living conditions of teachers across the country.

“As you will recall, in the manifesto we promised teacher bungalows. I am reviewing a paper and a proposal from the District Assemblies Common Fund,” he noted. He further revealed that the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), GETFund, the Ghana Social Opportunity Project (GSOP), and teacher pension funds are all being assessed as potential financing partners. Through these collaborations, government hopes to deliver 50,000 housing units for teachers nationwide.

Mr. Iddrisu also disclosed that the Administrator of the DACF recently travelled to Morocco to hold discussions with potential investors who may support the project. These engagements, he said, form part of the broader strategy to secure sustainable funding for the scheme.

“What we need is to identify what the funding mechanism will be for the delivery of it,” he emphasised.

He stressed that improving infrastructure and teacher welfare remains a cornerstone of government’s broader transformation agenda for Ghana’s education sector. By prioritising housing, the ministry believes it can help boost morale, enhance productivity, and ultimately strengthen the quality of education delivered in schools across the country.

The proposed teacher housing project, once implemented, is expected to address longstanding accommodation challenges faced by teachers, especially those in rural and underserved communities.