The Ghana Education Service (GES) has once again reaffirmed its strong commitment to the welfare of its dedicated teaching and non-teaching staff. In a new directive dated April 25, 2025, the Acting Director-General, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, has outlined clear steps aimed at addressing longstanding salary and promotion issues that have impacted many employees across the country.
In a detailed communication to all Regional Directors of Education, GES management acknowledged the frustrations of staff caused by delays in salary reactivations, promotions, and upgrading. Management also recognized how these challenges have affected productivity and staff morale.
As part of its pragmatic measures, GES is collaborating closely with key stakeholders, including the Public Services Commission, the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD), and the various Unions, to ensure that these issues are resolved swiftly and fairly.
Promising Progress and Concrete Action
According to the update, between January and March 2025:
1,579 salary reactivation requests were submitted to CAGD.
1,417 reactivation cases have already been completed.
Only 162 cases remain under active review.
Impressively, out of 54,227 staff members who passed promotion interviews, 50,458 have already been successfully placed on their new ranks.
These figures are a strong testament to GES’s commitment to restoring normalcy and boosting the confidence of its workforce.
Moreover, the outstanding 2023 promotions, which have been a lingering concern for many, are actively being worked on. Management has assured that by the end of May 2025, affected staff members will finally have their long-awaited promotions regularized.
Clear Directives to Regional Directors
In a follow-up directive, Prof. Davis has made it clear that all Regional Directors must ensure that:
All pending Lower Rank Promotions and Upgrading to Principal Level for both Teaching and Non-Teaching staff are fully resolved.
Appointment letters are issued to prospective staff by 2nd May 2025.
Copies of these letters are promptly submitted to GES Headquarters in Accra.
The letter sternly warned that management would not take kindly to any Director who fails to comply with these directives.
A Call for Unity and Dedication
Prof. Davis’s message also carried a spirit of unity, urging all staff and management teams to work together with dedication and urgency to overcome these challenges. He emphasized that the collective welfare of staff is crucial for delivering quality education across the country.
In closing, this proactive stance by GES is a refreshing reminder that staff welfare is not just a slogan — it’s a firm priority. The coming weeks will be critical as all eyes remain on the regional offices to deliver on this renewed commitment.
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