Mahama proposed that teachers working in rural areas should receive an additional 20% of their monthly salary as an incentive to serve in these often neglected and underserved communities. He emphasised that such a measure is essential for motivating and retaining educators in areas where living and working conditions can be challenging. According to Mahama, the lack of basic amenities and infrastructure in rural areas makes it difficult for teachers to perform their duties effectively, and the special allowance would help mitigate some of these challenges. John Mahama Pulse Ghana In addition to the salary increment, Mahama announced that an NDC government would introduce the "Teacher Dabre" initiative, a programme designed to address the accommodation challenges faced by teachers, particularly in rural areas. Under this initiative, teachers' bungalows would be constructed in every newly built senior high school across the country.