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NDC Teachers’ Forum Demands Immediate Payment of Outstanding CPD and Digital Allowances.

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NDC Teachers’ Forum Demands Immediate Payment of Outstanding CPD and Digital Allowances. The Teachers’ Wing of the National Democratic Congress Professionals Forum has expressed deep concern over the continued delay in the payment of teachers’ Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and digital allowances, describing the situation as unacceptable and deeply worrying for members across the country. In a press statement issued on 26 November 2025, the leadership of the NDC Professionals Forum Teachers’ Wing noted that the two allowances, which form part of the collective agreement between government and teachers, have still not been paid several weeks after they were due. According to the group, the delay has placed unnecessary financial strain on teachers who depend on these funds to support their professional growth and classroom work. While acknowledging the efforts of the government to improve conditions in the education sector, the forum raised concerns that certain individuals or...
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Education Minister Appeals for Two-Week Window to Resolve CETAG Strike.

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No Education Minister Appeals for Two-Week Window to Resolve CETAG Strike. The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has appealed to the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) to suspend its ongoing strike and allow government two weeks to address the association’s unresolved concerns.  The appeal followed a meeting between the Minister and the leadership of CETAG on Tuesday, November 25, aimed at finding a negotiated solution to the impasse. Speaking to journalists after the engagement, the Minister indicated that the outstanding issues date back to 2022 but assured that government is prepared to take steps to resolve them within the proposed two-week window. He explained that he had formally requested the association to call off the strike as negotiations continue, noting that the final decision now rests with CETAG and its members. He further acknowledged that parts of the dispute are linked to rulings made by the National Labour Commission in favour of CET...
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This is not a Christmas or end-of-year package' – NAGRAT president on delayed allowances.

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'This is not a Christmas or end-of-year package' – NAGRAT president on delayed allowances. The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the delayed payment of teachers’ allowances, following comments by its President, Angel Carbonu, during an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem. Mr. Carbonu disclosed that assurances given to the association just last week regarding the release of the outstanding allowances have not been honoured. He described the situation as frustrating and unfair to teachers who were made to genuinely expect payment within the month. According to him, the collective agreement between teacher unions and government clearly spells out that the payment should be made in November. He explained that NAGRAT had already informed its members based on this official agreement, and the current delay has understandably created anxiety and disappointment among teachers nationwide. The NAGRAT President cautioned that the con...
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GNAT Flags Risk of Teacher Industrial Action Over Pending CPD Allowances.

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GNAT Flags Risk of Teacher Industrial Action Over Pending CPD Allowances. The General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Thomas Tanko Musah, has issued a stern warning to the government, urging immediate intervention from the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, and the Ghana Education Service (GES) to prevent potential industrial unrest among teachers. The warning follows growing discontent among teachers nationwide due to delays in the payment of November 2025 salaries and the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) allowance.  Mr. Musah described the situation as "deeply troubling," stating that teachers feel betrayed by the unexpected delay, despite earlier assurances from the Ministry of Education and GES that the allowance would be paid without issues. According to Mr. Musah, the validation process for the payment was completed, and indications were given that the allowances would be paid. However, the payment has not been made, placing ...
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Teacher Unions Raise Alarm Over Delayed November 2025 Professional and Digital Allowances.

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Teacher Unions Raise Alarm Over Delayed November 2025 Professional and Digital Allowances. Earlier this month, Ghana’s leading teacher unions, GNAT, NAGRAT, and PRETAG, issued a formal statement expressing serious concern over delays in disbursing two essential allowances: the Continuous Professional Development Allowance (CPDA) and the Continuous Digital Skills Allowance (CDISA).  These payments, scheduled under the 2024 Collective Agreement for November 2025, remain unpaid, generating widespread frustration and anxiety among teachers nationwide. Many educators rely on these allowances not only to enhance their professional skills but also to meet personal financial obligations, making the delay particularly burdensome. Union leaders Thomas T. Musah (GNAT), King Ali Awudu (PRETAG), and Eric Agbe-Carbonu (NAGRAT) highlighted that timely payment of CPDA and CDISA contributes significantly to sustaining teacher morale and ensuring stability within the education sector.  They not...
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Teachers Angered Over Unpaid Professional and Digital Allowances Despite November Salary Payments.

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  Teachers Angered Over Unpaid Professional and Digital Allowances Despite November Salary Payments. Despite the successful payment of November salaries, widespread dissatisfaction has emerged among teachers following the exclusion of their Professional Development Allowance and Digital Allowance.  What was expected to be a routine financial period has instead become a source of deep concern, as many teachers depend on these allowances to support both their professional duties and personal financial commitments.  The omission has generated complaints across several platforms, with teachers describing the situation as frustrating and unfair. Shortly after salaries reflected in accounts, discussions intensified across staff rooms, online forums, and social media spaces for teachers. Many expressed disappointment, explaining that these allowances form part of their yearly financial planning.  The absence of the digital allowance has been particularly troubling for teac...
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CAGD Issues Detailed Clarification on November 2025 Allowance Delays for Teachers and Other Workers.

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CAGD Issues Detailed Clarification on November 2025 Allowance Delays for Teachers and Other Workers. The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has issued a full clarification on the delayed payment of two categories of allowances that were expected to reflect in the November 2025 payroll.  This update has become necessary as many teachers and other public sector workers have been raising concerns, seeking answers, and wanting clear direction on when the outstanding allowances will finally be paid. In its detailed communication, the department noted that the delay was not intentional but the result of a technical hitch that occurred during the final payroll run for November 2025. This unexpected challenge affected the smooth processing of two specific allowances. Due to the sensitivity of the government payroll system, CAGD explained that attempting to force the allowances through the system could have created further disruptions, including delaying the payment of No...
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