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0 The Ghana Education Service (GES) has assured newly posted teachers that steps are being taken to resolve delays in the issuance of staff identification numbers and the payment of outstanding salaries.
The affected teachers, part of the 2022 cohort from the Colleges of Education, staged a protest at the GES headquarters on Monday, 23 June, over the non-payment of salaries for nearly 10 months and the absence of staff IDs.
In a statement issued by GES Public Relations Officer Daniel Fenyi, the Service disclosed that the Ministry of Education has formally requested an extension of the expired financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance.
“The extension—once granted—will enable the processing of unpaid salaries and facilitate the issuance of outstanding staff identification numbers,” the statement noted.
GES also revealed the formation of a technical committee that includes representatives of the aggrieved teachers. The committee is expected to enhance communication, transparency, and coordination as the resolution process unfolds.
Despite beginning work in September 2024, many of the newly recruited teachers have yet to receive their salaries. Of the 12,807 graduates recruited, 2,113 have not been paid despite being issued staff IDs, while another 582 were not issued IDs due to issues such as inconsistencies in Ghana Card and SSNIT details or self-reposting anomalies.
GES attributed the delay to irregularities uncovered during a nationwide staff validation exercise conducted in March 2025. The findings triggered corrective actions, which are currently being implemented.
“Significant progress has already been made. GES is addressing both immediate concerns and long-term reforms to prevent future occurrences,” the Service assured.
The statement further indicated that provisions have been made in the 2025 national budget to support payments for the affected personnel and ensure a smoother recruitment and onboarding process in subsequent years.
