The Director-General of Ghana's Education Service, Prof Ernest Kofi Davis, has called on teachers to end their strike and resume classes. He assured them that the government is working to address their concerns and committed to resolving outstanding issues affecting teachers. Prof Davis made the appeal at a press conference in Accra, highlighting the government's efforts to facilitate the process of addressing teacher concerns.
According to Prof Davis, some promoted teachers have already received their payments, while work is ongoing to process payments for the remaining teachers. The government is submitting necessary input forms to the Controller and Accountant-General's Department to complete the process. He emphasized that the service is working with relevant institutions to ensure teachers receive their rightful entitlements.
Prof Davis stated that the GES has increased the number of staff working on the document at the IPPD to speed up the assignment. He assured striking unions that the service is making every effort to ensure teachers return to the classroom and that teaching and learning proceed without unnecessary disruption. The press conference aimed to provide an update on the 2026/2027 academic year and address recent concerns, including the teacher strike.
The GES Director-General highlighted the government's priorities for teachers, citing increases in the establishment ceiling for Director Two and Director One positions. With government support, many teachers now have the opportunity to attain the highest rank. The overall establishment ceiling for Director Two has been raised from 272 to 4,405, representing over a 1,500 percent increase.
Prof Davis announced that advertisements for promotion have been floated, and applications have been received. Preparations are far advanced for the examination to be written within a short period. He expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far, noting that students across various education levels have reported to school within September for the first time in approximately six years.
This progress, according to Prof Davis, has created a more predictable and synchronized academic calendar, giving parents and stakeholders the opportunity to plan effectively. He attributed this achievement to hard work and collaboration among stakeholders. The government's efforts aim to ensure a smooth academic year and address teacher concerns.
The Ghana Education Service is working to ensure that teaching and learning proceed without disruption. With the government's commitment to addressing teacher concerns, stakeholders are hopeful that an agreement will be reached, and teachers will return to the classroom soon. The situation remains under close observation as the academic year progresses.
Key points
- - The Ghana Education Service is working to address teacher concerns and facilitate the process of resolving outstanding issues. - The government has increased the establishment ceiling for Director Two and Director One positions, providing more opportunities for teachers to advance. - Students have reported to school within September for the first time in approximately six years, indicating a more predictable academic calendar.
