The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that 6,200 teachers who have been working for months without pay will soon be formally absorbed into the education system and receive their full salaries, including arrears.
Speaking to the press ahead of the upcoming ADEA Triennale in Accra, the Minister confirmed that Cabinet has given approval for the Ministry of Finance to begin the process.
“They will be issued their staff IDs, and their back pay will be processed,” – he assured.
He acknowledged the frustration of the affected teachers, some of whom had staged protests, but urged patience and discipline.
“We understand their concerns, but disruptions to academic work hurt the very students they are meant to support,” he added.
The Minister emphasized that government remains committed to improving teacher welfare and ensuring timely recruitment and payment processes.