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Just In | GES Diploma & University Graduate Recruitment To Be Decentralized. The Government of Ghana is considering a major reform in the education sector aimed at fundamentally changing how teachers are recruited, posted, and managed across the country.  The proposed policy seeks to decentralize the recruitment of diploma and university graduate teachers from the central administration to Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs). This development was announced by the Minister of Education, Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, on January 31, 2026, during the 14th congregation of St. John Bosco’s College of Education. The announcement has already attracted significant attention among teachers, graduates, and education stakeholders nationwide. Government to Review Centralized GES Recruitment System Minister Iddrisu explained that President John Dramani Mahama has directed a comprehensive review of the current centralized teacher recruitment system managed by the Ghana Education Se...

GES Releases Arrangements for 2025 Supplementary Promotion Examinations. The Ghana Education Service (GES) has completed the finalization of arrangements for the 2025 Supplementary Promotion Examinations .  Index numbers have been allocated to all shortlisted candidates, and their designated examination centres have been formally confirmed. The examinations are scheduled to take place on 17th February, 2026 . To ensure seamless administration, the examination centres have been strategically zoned according to regions. Candidates are required to report to the centres assigned to their respective regions and are expected to comply with all examination protocols. Regional Directors have been mandated to disseminate this information promptly to all applicants to guarantee effective communication and coordination. Examination Centres by Region •Wesley College of Education, Kumasi – Ahafo, Ashanti, Bono, Bono East, Western, Western North •Accra College of Education, Accra – Central, Ea...

  Why Teachers Must Increase Their Monthly Mutual Fund Contribution. Teachers regularly deal with financial pressures that extend beyond their monthly salaries. Medical bills, family commitments, retirement preparation, and sudden emergencies can place heavy demands on income.  Depending only on salaries and pensions often leaves gaps, especially when urgent needs arise. This makes union-managed mutual support funds an important source of financial relief for teachers. This article explains the importance of increasing monthly mutual fund contributions, how teacher mutual funds operate, and why contributing above the minimum level offers stronger financial security. Understanding Teachers’ Mutual Fund Contributions A teachers’ mutual fund contribution is a monthly amount deducted from a teacher’s salary and paid into a collective welfare fund administered by a recognised teacher union or association. The fund exists primarily to support members during difficult moments rather ...

CAGD Confirms Restoration of Salaries for Over 2,000 Public Sector Workers After Verification. The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has announced that the salaries of more than 2,000 public sector workers, which were earlier put on hold, will be restored after the completion of a verification process and the necessary clearance from the Audit Service. According to the Department, the salary suspension was a temporary measure taken in line with recommendations from the Auditor-General and in full compliance with Public Financial Management (PFM) regulations. The move, it explained, was part of efforts to strengthen payroll integrity and ensure that only duly verified workers remain on the government payroll. Speaking in an interview with Citi News on Monday, 2 February 2026, the Controller and Accountant-General, Kwasi Agyei, stressed that the Department remains committed to transparency, accountability, and the prompt payment of legitimate salaries in accordance wi...

2,563 Public Sector Workers’ January 2026 Salaries Withheld After Headcount Exercise. The Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) has confirmed the temporary suspension of January 2026 salaries for 2,563 public sector employees who failed to take part in a nationwide headcount and verification exercise conducted in 2025 by the Audit Service .  The decision forms part of broader measures to safeguard the integrity of the government payroll. According to the Department, salary payments for January 2026 were successfully processed and disbursed to all public sector workers who were duly verified and validated on the national payroll. The affected employees were excluded from payment solely because they did not comply with the mandatory verification requirement. The CAGD explained that the action was taken following a recommendation from the Auditor-General, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen payroll controls, address irregularities, and prevent unauthorised payment...

GES Gives an Update on Promotion to Director I and Director II Ranks. The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released an official communication to update the general public, with particular attention to teachers on the Deputy Director rank, on the status of promotions to Director II and Director I.  Management has confirmed that all necessary arrangements for the promotion of qualified officers to these higher ranks have been concluded. According to the statement, a committee made up of representatives from the Ghana Education Service, the Public Services Commission, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, and PricewaterhouseCoopers has completed its work and submitted a final report to GES Management. The process involved broad consultations with key stakeholders, including substantial engagement and input from the teacher unions. Following these developments, Management has indicated that the first call for applications, alongside the aptitude test for promotion to Director II and...