Teachers’ Strike: Haruna Iddrisu questions paper-based processing of promoted teachers’ data
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has questioned the continued use of paper forms to process the details of promoted teachers, calling for the adoption of an electronic system to make the process more efficient.
Ghana's Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has raised concerns about the ongoing use of paper forms to process data on promoted teachers. Addressing staff at the Ghana Education Service (GES) involved in compiling and submitting this data to the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD), Mr Iddrisu advocated for an electronic system to streamline the process.
He emphasized the need for modernization during a visit to GES staff working towards meeting a 4 p.m. deadline for the submission of teachers' promotion details. The Minister questioned the involvement of teachers, particularly older ones, in handling extensive paperwork. He argued that technology would offer a more efficient solution, reducing the burden currently placed on individuals processing large volumes of paper.
Mr Iddrisu vowed to raise this issue with relevant authorities, emphasizing the need for a more advanced IT infrastructure to better manage the data. He also expressed worry about the considerable amount of paper and related materials being managed by the officials. The Minister's remarks highlighted the importance of addressing these issues in the context of the nationwide teachers' strike, as the government seeks to tackle the core grievances driving the industrial action.
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