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See the New 2026 GoG Salary Validation Portal and Process Guide

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See the New 2026 GoG Salary Validation Portal and Process Guide. Public sector workers are to note that a NEW GoG SALARY PORTAL has been introduced, alongside an improved PUBLIC SECTOR MONTHLY SALARY VALIDATION PROCESS for the validation of monthly salaries. The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has officially rolled out an upgraded EMPLOYEE PAYMENT VOUCHER (PV) VALIDATION APPLICATION. This enhanced system is intended to strengthen payroll controls, reduce errors, and improve the overall salary validation process for all public sector institutions. URGENT ACTIONS FOR VALIDATORS If you are a designated VALIDATOR and you have not yet received the link to the upgraded application or the official INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDANCE VIDEOS, you are strongly advised to contact the officers listed below immediately for assistance: •Michael Dodoo: 0247360841 •Henry Obeng Danso: 0247452601 •Mercy Amoah Mantey: 0246968301 •Alexandra Yeboah: 0244481836 •Alex Ankomah: 0243340355 Alternative...

Auditor-General Directs Removal of 3,120 Teachers from Government Payroll

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  Auditor-General Directs Removal of 3,120 Teachers from Government Payroll Following a nationwide audit of public-sector payroll records, the Auditor-General has ordered the deletion of 6,263 unverified names, including 3,120 teachers, from the government payroll.   The directive forms part of ongoing efforts to tighten payroll controls and prevent the continued payment of salaries to individuals whose employment status could not be confirmed. The instruction was communicated in a formal letter dated 13 January 2026 to the Controller and Accountant-General and signed by Auditor-General Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu. The correspondence explained that the affected individuals could not be validated during a comprehensive physical headcount and records verification exercise conducted across Ministries, Departments and Agencies as well as Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies. According to the Auditor-General, the verification exercise was carried out in accordance with an ea...

GES to Hold One-Day Orientation Workshop for Newly Recruited Teachers in Savannah Region

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GES to Hold One-Day Orientation Workshop for Newly Recruited Teachers in Savannah Region The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that it will organise a one-day orientation workshop for teachers who have recently been recruited and posted to the Savannah Region.  The programme is aimed at helping new teachers settle into the Service and understand the professional and administrative framework within which they are expected to operate. According to the official notice, the orientation workshop is scheduled for Monday, 19 January 2026, and will be held at the Savannah Regional Education Directorate Conference Hall in Damongo. All newly recruited teachers posted to schools in the region are expected to attend the programme. The orientation is intended to familiarise participants with key Ghana Education Service policies, professional standards, and operational procedures that guide teaching and learning in public schools. Teachers will also be taken through their roles and res...

Apply Now: Japanese Government Opens 2026 MEXT Teacher Training Scholarship to Trained Teachers in Ghana.

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Apply Now: Japanese Government Opens 2026 MEXT Teacher Training Scholarship to Trained Teachers in Ghana. The Ghana Scholarships Secretariat has announced the availability of a sponsorship opportunity under the Japanese Government Monbukagakusho (MEXT) Teacher Training Scholarship for the 2026 academic year.  This scholarship is designed to support trained teachers who wish to further their professional development through specialised training in Japan. The programme is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen teacher capacity and enhance the quality of teaching through international exposure and advanced training. Only applicants who meet the stated requirements and are recognised as trained teachers are eligible to apply. Interested applicants are required to obtain and carefully review the official application forms and guidelines, which provide detailed information on eligibility, conditions, required documents, and the application process. These materials are available on the off...

Comply with approved fees, levy or face sanctions - GTEC to UG

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   Comply with approved fees, levy or face sanctions - GTEC of University of Ghana. The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) is insisting that the University of Ghana’s (UG) management comply with the fees and levies approved by the Ministry of Education for the 2025/2026 academic year. This follows a statement dated January 13, issued and signed by its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nana Aba Amfoh, in which the university raised objections to some approved fees, including GTEC’s directive to reduce the SRC levy (GH¢150 instead of GH¢200), lower the Telecel bundle (GH¢122 instead of GH¢312), and discontinue the 75th Anniversary levy in response to GTEC’s directive on data bundle prices and some levies. In a rejoinder shared yesterday, Wednesday, January 14, GTEC explained that UG’s concerns that the approved fees by the Education Minister contradict what they all agreed on during the high-level stakeholder meeting they held earlier. It noted that “As you may be aware, during...

GES declares January 23 as National CPD Day for teachers

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   GES declares January 23 as National CPD Day for teachers The Management of the Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that Friday, January 23, 2026, will be observed nationwide as a National Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Day for teachers. In a press release issued on Wednesday, January 15, GES noted that the decision emphasises the critical role of continuous professional development in enhancing teaching quality and strengthening the capacity of educators across the country. "This is in recognition of the importance of Continuous Professional Development for teachers." The designated CPD Day is intended to provide teachers with dedicated institutional support and uninterrupted time to participate in Phase Two of the Cybersecurity and Data Protection training programme. "This declaration is to ensure that all teachers nationwide have the necessary institutional support and dedicated time to participate in Phase Two of the Cybersecurity and Data Protec...

PRINCOF postpones resumption date for Colleges of Education.

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PRINCOF postpones resumption date for Colleges of Education. The National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) has announced a revision to the resumption date for all public Colleges of Education across the country, pushing it from the initially scheduled Monday, 19th January, 2026, to Monday, 9th February, 2026. In a press release issued on Thursday, January 14, 2026, PRINCOF explained that the decision was taken to allow sufficient time for preparations ahead of the new academic period. According to the statement, the adjustment is intended to ensure a smooth resumption of the academic calendar and to facilitate the completion of ongoing institutional arrangements critical to the effective delivery of teaching and learning. "This adjustment is aimed at ensuring adequate preparation for a smooth resumption of the academic calendar and to allow for the completion of ongoing institutional arrangements necessary for the effective delivery of teaching and learn...