The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced that approval has been secured for the payment of outstanding salary arrears owed to newly recruited teachers, bringing relief to hundreds of educators affected by delayed payments.
In a press statement signed by the Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, GES said the approval was granted by the Ministry of Finance in collaboration with the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD). The payments cover arrears accrued between Aug. 1, 2024, and Nov. 2025 for eligible teachers recruited during that period.
According to the statement, the arrears will not be paid as a lump sum but will instead be disbursed in structured instalments over a four-month period beginning May 2026. Under the schedule, affected teachers will receive four months’ arrears each in May, June, July, and August 2026.
GES explained that the phased payment approach is intended to ensure efficiency, accuracy and transparency in the disbursement process, while minimizing administrative challenges associated with bulk payments.
The delay in salary payments for newly recruited teachers has been a longstanding concern within the education sector, with many affected staff calling for urgent intervention to address financial hardship. The announcement is therefore expected to ease pressure on teachers, many of whom have been working for months without full remuneration.
To facilitate smooth communication and implementation, GES has directed all regional directors to notify heads of schools across the country. The directive is aimed at ensuring that all eligible teachers are adequately informed about the payment arrangements and timelines.
Management of GES also expressed appreciation to affected teachers for their patience and cooperation during the period of delay, reaffirming its commitment to staff welfare.
The development comes amid broader government efforts to streamline payroll processes and address bottlenecks in public sector salary administration.
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