The Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) has intensified its advocacy for special incentives and allowances to support educators stationed in Ghana’s most deprived and remote communities.
As the nation celebrated Workers’ Day on May 1, PRETAG used the occasion to spotlight the persistent challenges faced by teachers working in difficult-to-reach areas. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency in Sunyani, Mr. Owusu Achiaw, Chairman of the association’s Bono, Bono East, and Ahafo Regional Chapter, made a passionate appeal to the government to prioritize the welfare of these teachers.
“Teachers in remote communities face unique hardships,” Mr. Achiaw said. “Providing them with special allowances will not only ease their burden but also boost their morale and commitment to improving academic outcomes in those areas.”
Formerly known as the Coalition of Concerned Teachers, Ghana (CCT-GH), PRETAG believes that tailored incentives are a key strategy to attract and retain skilled educators in under-resourced regions, where educational disparities remain stark.
Mr. Achiaw also praised the government’s ongoing efforts to improve the general conditions of service for teachers but stressed that more needs to be done to bridge the gap between urban and rural education delivery.
“It’s about fairness and equity,” he noted. “Our rural students deserve quality education, and that starts with motivated, supported teachers who feel valued wherever they are posted.”
The call comes amid broader conversations about teacher retention, quality education, and equitable distribution of educational resources across Ghana.
