The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced a structured plan to settle outstanding salary arrears owed to newly recruited teachers, following approval from the Ministry of Finance.
In a statement issued on Monday, GES confirmed that affected teachers will receive their arrears—covering a 16-month period—in four instalments between May and August 2026.
The arrears relate to salaries accrued from August 1, 2024, to November 2025, under the 2024 financial clearance. Payments will be processed by the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) after the Ministry of Finance granted the necessary authorisation.
According to the statement signed by Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi, the disbursement will be done in equal phases, with four months’ arrears paid each month from May through August.
“This structured approach is to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in the disbursement process,” the statement read.
GES explained that the approval follows a formal communication from the Ministry of Finance to the CAGD, effectively paving the way for the long-delayed payments.
The beneficiaries are teachers recruited under the 2024 financial clearance whose salaries were held up due to administrative and budget-related challenges. Regional Directors have been instructed to notify Heads of Schools, who will in turn communicate directly with the affected staff.
“Management assures all staff of its continued commitment to their welfare and appreciates their patience and cooperation,” the statement added.
Delays in salary payments for newly recruited teachers have been a persistent issue within Ghana’s education sector, often triggering agitation from teacher unions.
Both the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) have consistently pushed for faster processing of financial clearances and timely payment of arrears, citing the financial strain on young educators.
With many teachers having gone months without full pay, the latest development is expected to bring some relief, although the phased payment plan means full settlement will not be completed until August.
GES has urged all affected teachers to contact their respective Heads of Schools or district education offices for clarification regarding their eligibility and payment status.
