The Ghana Education Service has announced that efforts are underway to resolve concerns raised by newly posted teachers who picketed on Monday, June 23, over delays in salary payments and staff ID issuance.
The Ministry of Education has formally requested an extension of the expired financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance, which will enable the processing of salary arrears spanning nearly ten months and the issuance of staff identification numbers for the affected teachers.
The affected teachers, who assumed duty in September 2024, have yet to receive full remuneration. Specifically, out of the 12,807 graduates recruited that year, 2,113 have not been paid despite being issued staff IDs, while an additional 582 did not receive staff IDs due to inconsistencies in Ghana Card details, SSNIT numbers, and instances of self-reposting.
To address these issues, the GES has established a technical committee comprising representatives of the aggrieved teachers to improve communication and coordination throughout the resolution process. According to GES Public Relations Officer, Daniel Fenyi, “Significant progress has already been made,” and the Service is committed to resolving the matter. The GES is also addressing both immediate concerns and long-term reforms to prevent future occurrences.
However, the GES cited challenges in stakeholder engagement, pointing to shifting leadership among teacher groups as a barrier to sustained dialogue. The Service is urging unified representation to improve communication and expedite the resolution process.
A budgetary allocation has been made in the 2025 national budget to support payments to the affected personnel, raising hope for a resolution soon. The GES has assured the public that it is actively working to resolve recruitment backlogs and prevent future issues by addressing systemic lapses in the recruitment process.
With the establishment of a technical committee and a budgetary allocation in place, the GES is optimistic about resolving the salary delays and staff ID issuance issues. The Service appeals to the teachers to remain calm and continue to engage with the Management to find a lasting solution to the problems.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
