In a formal communication sent to all educational
regional and district directors, the Acting Director-General of the Ghana
Education Service (GES), Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, has announced the immediate
revocation of appointments and recruitments of both teaching and non-teaching
staff who have not yet been added to the national payroll.
This directive, issued on February 10, 2025,
follows a letter from the office of the President, specifically referencing the
Chief of Staff's orders to ensure strict adherence to this new policy. The
revocation affects all recruitment processes that have not yet been finalized
with the appropriate payroll documentation, which means individuals who are
still in the recruitment pipeline or have not been officially enrolled will no
longer be considered for these positions under current terms.
The circular emphasizes the importance of
compliance with this directive, with all Regional, District, Municipal, and
Metropolitan Directors of Education being tasked with ensuring that the new
measures are implemented across the country.
While the immediate implications are clear, the
notice indicates that further instructions will be communicated to the relevant
authorities if there are any additional updates or changes related to this
matter.
This development highlights a significant shift
in the management of staffing processes within the educational sector, with a
focus on streamlining operations to ensure that only properly vetted and
payroll-processed individuals are granted official employment status.
Stakeholders in the educational system, including
teachers, administrative staff, and various educational authorities, will be
awaiting any additional communications from the Ministry of Education as
further decisions regarding recruitment and appointments are made.
Prof. Davis has assured that additional updates
will be provided as necessary, signaling a period of transition and
recalibration for the recruitment protocols in place.
