The Nkwanta South Municipal Assembly in the Oti Region has intensified efforts to address long-standing accommodation challenges affecting teachers in rural communities, as part of measures to improve education delivery and boost academic performance.
For years, inadequate housing has forced many teachers to commute long distances to their schools, a situation that has contributed to late reporting, absenteeism, and disruptions in teaching and learning across several communities.
To address the challenge, the Assembly has embarked on the construction of six-unit bungalow accommodation facilities at Nyambong-Junction, along with two additional units at Nkpaya, with work now nearing completion.
The project forms part of the Assembly’s “Teacher Adabre” initiative, designed to improve the living and working conditions of teachers deployed to hard-to-reach areas.
During an inspection tour of the project sites, the Municipal Chief Executive, Joseph Awal Antwi, expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work, describing the intervention as critical to strengthening education delivery in the municipality.
He noted that providing decent accommodation close to schools will help reduce absenteeism, improve punctuality and enhance teacher-community relations, ultimately contributing to better learning outcomes.
The MCE also reiterated that education remains a key priority under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama and the area’s Member of Parliament, Geoffrey Kini, stressing that targeted investments in infrastructure and teacher welfare are essential to improving standards in rural schools.
As part of the tour, the inspection team also visited Brewaniase, where they assessed progress on other ongoing projects, including the construction of a police station and water-related facilities aimed at improving public safety and access to essential services.
At Nkpaya, the team inspected a newly completed three-unit classroom block with kindergarten facilities and a teachers’ office, which is awaiting commissioning.
The Municipal Education Director, Jonathan Korsinah, commended the Assembly for prioritising education, noting that improved accommodation and classroom infrastructure will significantly enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
He added that inadequate teacher housing remains one of the major challenges affecting retention in rural communities, often forcing teachers to travel long distances before reporting to duty.
With several projects nearing completion, education authorities are optimistic that the interventions will ease staffing challenges, increase instructional time, and improve academic performance across the municipality.
