Gov’t Assures 51,000 Promoted Teachers Will Be Paid By October 16, Remaining By End of October

The government has given firm assurance that all promoted teachers owed placement and related arrears will be paid by the end of October 2026, starting with 51,000 teachers by October 16.

The assurance was contained in a communique issued after a crucial negotiation meeting held on Friday, October 9, 2026, between the Government Team – represented by the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) and the Ghana Education Service (GES) – and the leadership of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers Ghana (CCT-GH).

According to the communique, which was signed by FWSC Chief Executive Dr. George Smith-Graham on behalf of Government and GNAT General Secretary Mr. Thomas Musah on behalf of the unions, Government has committed to two clear payment deadlines:

By October 16, 2026, a total of 51,000 teachers who have been promoted will receive their placement and related arrears, while by the end of October 2026, payment to all remaining affected teachers will be completed.

The commitment on arrears payment forms the core of the agreement reached to resolve the industrial action declared by the teacher unions over their conditions of service.

Beyond the immediate arrears, Government gave further assurances on other outstanding financial benefits.

The communique stated that Government will develop modalities for the implementation of the Deprived Area Allowance in January 2027, while negotiations on the Complimentary Digital Instruction Support Allowance and the Continuous Professional Development Allowance have been concluded, with firm payment timelines of November 2026 and December 2026 respectively.

The FWSC Chief Executive, Dr. Smith-Graham, described the assurance as a product of commitment from both sides, noting that “it has been a difficult period for both parties.”

For the GES, the assurance brings relief. Its Director-General, Professor Ernest Kofi Davis, said the development is “a relief for those of us at GES,” as it paves the way for normal academic work to resume.

The parties have also agreed to continue negotiations on other outstanding issues relating to their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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