Conditions of Service for teachers will be improved by Gov’t – MoE
The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, has said that the central government is committed to improving the conditions of service for teachers through the Ministry of Education (MoE).
The Deputy Education Minister disclosed this when he paid a working visit to the Ashaiman Cluster of Schools to interact with teachers and students.
He also said that the government will ensure that adequate learning and teaching materials are provided, and, therefore, urged teachers to continue their excellent work, assuring them that their dedication would not go unnoticed.
Dr Clement Apaak commended the teachers for their unwavering commitment and hard work in shaping the minds of future leaders.
He acknowledged the critical role they played in the education sector and assured them of the government’s continued support.
The Deputy Minister in Charge of Education’s visit was to assess the conditions at the school and provide him with firsthand insights into the dedication and challenges of the teaching staff of the school.
The visit was part of the Ministry of Education’s (MoE) broader initiative to engage with educators at the grassroots level, address their concerns and enhance the quality of education across the country.
In other news, the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has issued an ultimatum to the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service (GES), demanding the full implementation of their revised conditions of service by the end of April.
Speaking to Accra-based 3news, the General Secretary of Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Thomas Tanko Musah, said the Education Ministry and the Ghana Education Service’s failure to comply could lead to significant labor unrest.
Expressing the deepening frustration among the country’s 300,000 teachers, citing growing agitation over the prolonged delay, the teacher union member urged swift action from relevant authorities to prevent further escalation.
“We have officially informed the Ministry of Jobs, Labour, and Employment that they have one month to resolve these outstanding issues.
If this is not addressed by May, they will not have it easy with us,” Mr. Musah cautioned on April 2, 2025.
Having engaged with teachers across all regions, he reported widespread dissatisfaction, which prompted him to formally communicate their concerns to the Minister of Education, Honourable Haruna Iddrisu
He emphasized the expectation that Honourable Haruna Iddrisu will take the necessary steps to resolve the matter.
Mr. Musah also called on the National Labour Commission to act proactively, warning against last-minute interventions that could push the matter into legal disputes, saying, “The time for the Labour Commission to act is now.”
