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Home-owning retirement package for teachers, President Akufo-Addo promises

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Akufo-Addo announces home-owning retirement package for teachers

President of Ghana. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo

H.E. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced a new affordable-housing policy for teachers, adding that an opportunity will also be provided for them to own houses in desired locations in various parts of the country.

He said the affordable housing initiative will involve the provision of houses for both mortgage and rental.

To be made up of 10,000 units, the project will be completed by 2024.

President Akufo-Addo made this known on Tuesday, January 4 while addressing the 6th Quadrennial National Delegates Conference of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) in Kumasi.

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“I am fully aware that the one challenge facing teacher ownership of homes beyond finance is their inability to purchase home where they intend to retire,” the President said.

“Through a subsidised loan programme, teachers will be provided an opportunity to own houses in desired locations in various parts of the country.”

He said the Ministry of Works and Housing is in discussions with teacher unions including GNAT on this while the Ministry of Education is liaising with the National Service Scheme on it.

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“Within the next two years, it is proposed that 10,000 housing units on affordable terms will be developed for teachers across the country.”

He also pledged to address the issue about concerns raised by teachers over the ‘One Teacher, One Laptop’ initiative.

Source: 3news.com

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Accra Metropolitan University awards 20 full scholarships to Ghana National Fire Service

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In a trailblazing move to enhance public service education and professional development, Accra Metropolitan University (Accra Met) has awarded 20 full tuition scholarships to personnel of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS). This historic gesture marks the first time a university has extended such support to the Fire Service.

The announcement was made by the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mrs Goski Alabi, during a strategic meeting between the leadership of GNFS and Accra Met at the GNFS Headquarters.

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Prof. Mrs Alabi stated that the scholarships reflect the university’s commitment to public service and lifelong learning.

“We are proud to support the Ghana National Fire Service through these full scholarships. As the first open university to operate primarily online, we’re making education more inclusive and adaptable for professionals across all sectors,” she said.

Accra Met is also considering special tuition discounts for future batches of Fire Service personnel, reaffirming its long-term commitment to this collaboration.
Chief Fire Officer, Madam Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong, expressed excitement over the development.

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“This is a significant milestone for the Service. It’s the first time a university has made such a generous offer, and it reflects the growing recognition of the importance of fire safety and professional training,” she said.

Top-ranking GNFS officers present included DCFO James Owusu-Agyei (Director of Rural Fires), DCFO Heroine Sekyere Boakye (Director of Logistics), DCFO Frances Rockson (Director of Technical Services), DCFO Mark Brako-Appiah (Director of Finance), DCFO Doris Lamptey (Director of Welfare), and DCFO James O. Y. Kwateng (Director of Legal), among others.

As the first open university in Ghana and the second in the West Accra region, Accra Met stands out for its accessible and innovative approach to education. With 80% of its programmes delivered online, the university offers flexible learning options, supported by a rich e-library of over 30,000 digital resources.

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Accra Met offers a range of programmes, including an accounting curriculum recognised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICA). Its PhD programmes are also gaining recognition for their accessible and student-friendly delivery.

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