The Ghana Education Service (GES) has urged government agencies involved in paying teachers to stop the blame game and focus on resolving payment delays. According to Head of Public Relations at GES, Daniel Fenyi, teachers need their money and government agencies must work together to address the concerns. The issue has become particularly unfortunate as teacher unions regard the Ministry of Education, GES, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, and the Controller and Accountant General’s Department as a single government entity during negotiations.
Mr. Fenyi stated that the Education Minister had met with the teachers' unions and given them assurances on the matter. The Minister directed GES to work with the Controller and Accountant General’s Department to provide necessary documents, including promotion letters and other documentation. GES has been given until next Monday to provide the required documentation. This documentation relates to about 58,000 teachers, while the broader figure of more than 80,000 includes both teaching and non-teaching staff.
The GES is working around the clock to meet the deadline, with some staff at the GES headquarters working tirelessly. Mr. Fenyi expressed optimism that good news would be announced by the close of the next day. He maintained that GES is approaching the matter positively and collaboratively, emphasizing that teachers' welfare remains a priority. The GES has met several deadlines and has worked under pressure to ensure that teachers' desires are met.
The payment delays have raised concerns about the potential disruption of the academic calendar. Mr. Fenyi stressed that the GES would not want the issue to disrupt the calendar, which has been stabilized. The GES is working to ensure that teachers can return to the classroom without any further issues. The issue has sparked concerns among stakeholders, with some calling for urgent action to resolve the matter.
According to Mr. Fenyi, the GES is working closely with the Controller and Accountant General’s Department to resolve the payment delays. The documentation required includes promotion letters and other essential documents. The GES has about 59 to 60,000 teaching staff and over 80,000 staff in total, including non-teaching staff. The GES is committed to resolving the issue as soon as possible.
The GES has set a deadline of October 5 to resolve the teachers’ payment dispute. Mr. Fenyi urged all parties involved to work together to meet this deadline. He emphasized that the GES is committed to finding a solution to the payment delays and ensuring that teachers receive their salaries on time. The GES is working closely with other government agencies to resolve the issue.
The GES has assured stakeholders that it is working tirelessly to resolve the payment delays. Mr. Fenyi expressed confidence that a solution would be found soon. The GES is prioritizing teachers' welfare and is working to ensure that they can return to the classroom without any further disruptions. The issue has highlighted the need for greater collaboration between government agencies to resolve payment delays.
Key points
- The Ghana Education Service has urged government agencies to stop the blame game and work together to resolve payment delays affecting 80,000 teachers and staff.
- The GES has set a deadline of October 5 to resolve the teachers’ payment dispute.
- The payment delays have raised concerns about the potential disruption of the academic calendar.
