The government is engaging teacher unions on improving members’ remunerations, promotions and their overall welfare to ensure fast career progression for them.
The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Apaak, who announced this, added that the Ghana Education Service would facilitate seamless promotions of teachers, including long-overdue promotion of deputy directors of education, some of who usually had to wait for vacancies to occur.
He said a well-motivated teacher remained essential to delivering quality learning outcomes, adding that the measures formed part of education sector reforms of the government.
Other reforms included continued use of computer-based promotion exams and the introduction of an automatic upgrading system for teachers with approved degrees.
Dr Apaak said the government had also expanded the 2025 promotion application window to include teachers promoted or appointed in or before 2021.
Event
Mr Apaak was speaking at a special appreciation breakfast to honour sponsors of the Ghana Teacher Prize in Accra on Wednesday. It was organised by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with the National Teaching Council.
The event was aimed at expressing appreciation to corporate sponsors and partners for their continued support toward improving and rewarding hardworking teachers across the country.
The sponsors were presented with shields of appreciation for their commitment to improving the teaching profession in the country.
The 2025 awardees also received certificates of merit.
The sponsors included GETFund, Glico Pensions, Prudential Bank, T-tel, Apex Trust Ltd, Databank, Petra, GCB Bank, UNESCO, UNICEF and Multimedia Group Limited.
Professional devt
Dr Appak further said that the teaching council was institutionalising structured continuous professional development (CPD), including the national CPD Day initiative to equip teachers with modern digital competencies.
He announced that the Teacher Dabreɛ Initiative included a GH¢500 million allocation in the 2026 budget to establish a revolving housing fund for teachers.
Dr Apaak said government was also working toward implementing a 20 per cent rural allowance and mandatory staff housing for new schools.
“These interventions are aimed at improving living conditions and incentivising service in rural communities,” he said.
The deputy minister dismissed reports that fees for resitting the Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination had been increased.
He commended sponsors of the Ghana Teacher Prize, describing their contributions as indispensable to building a culture of recognition and excellence in the education sector.
“Education is the most potent transformative force, and its success depends on motivated teachers,” Dr Apaak said.
Partnership
The Registrar of the National Teaching Council, Dr Christian Addai-Poku, described the partnership between the education sector and private sponsors as a critical pillar in advancing quality education in the country.
Dr Addai-Poku said that the support of partners had made it possible to successfully organise the Ghana Teacher Prize, an initiative designed to recognise outstanding educators across the country.
“The Ghana Teacher Prize is more than an award scheme; it is a recognition of the transformative power of teachers across the country.
“Your sponsorship is a powerful statement.
It shows that you value education, recognise the tireless efforts of teachers, and believe in investing in human capital,” he said.
The registrar further assured stakeholders that the council remained committed to transparency and accountability in managing the partnership to ensure meaningful impact across the education ecosystem.
On behalf of the sponsors, the Operations Manager, Apex Trust Ltd , Fredrick Nkyi-Perkoh, assured stakeholders of their continue partnership.
He encouraged other corporate institutions and development partners to also lend their support.
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