The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that approval has been secured for the payment of outstanding salary arrears owed to newly recruited teachers, bringing relief to many affected staff across the country.
In a press statement signed by the Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, GES disclosed that the approval was granted by the Ministry of Finance in collaboration with the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD).
The payments will cover eligible teachers whose arrears accumulated between August 1, 2024, and November 2025, following delays linked to the utilisation of the 2024 financial clearance.
According to GES, the arrears will be paid in four instalments beginning May 2026.
Each instalment will cover four months of outstanding salaries, with payments scheduled to run through August 2026.
The Service explained that the phased payment approach is intended to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in the disbursement process.
GES has also directed all Regional Directors to inform Heads of Schools to ensure that affected teachers are adequately notified about the development.
Management reaffirmed its commitment to staff welfare and expressed appreciation to the affected teachers for their patience and cooperation during the period of delay.
By 1960news.com
