Teacher Payment Crisis: GES to submit promotion documents for 60,000 staff

The Ghana Education Service (GES) plans to submit promotion letters and other necessary documents for approximately 60,000 teaching staff in an effort to address the ongoing teacher payment crisis. The deadline for providing these documents stands at next Monday, according to Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations at GES. The documents include input forms and promotion letters, which are required by the Controller and Accountant General’s Department.

Fenyi emphasized that the Education Minister has assured GES of support, stating that they should be able to provide the necessary paperwork regardless of any remaining input forms and documentation.

Out of the 80,000 staff mentioned in previous discussions, about 59,000 are teaching personnel. GES believes that automatic placement could potentially handle the processing of teachers, especially considering the outcome of the August 31 meeting and subsequent agreement. Fenyi appealed for stakeholders to concentrate on resolving the crisis rather than engaging in blame games, stressing that "Teachers need their money."

The GES staff at the headquarters are still working on the required documents, and Fenyi expressed confidence that the Service would meet the Monday deadline. He assured that stakeholders would hear good news by the close of tomorrow. GES remains committed to resolving the issue quickly, allowing teachers to return to the classroom.

Fenyi highlighted the dedication of GES to prioritizing the welfare of teachers, working around the clock to ensure their desires are met, and preventing disruption to the academic calendar, which has been stabilized.