The government is releasing GH¢41 million for book and research allowances to members of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) for 2023/2024 academic year.
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, made the announcement during the 14th Congregation and 96th Anniversary Celebration of St. John Bosco’s College of Education in Navrongo, Upper East Region.
CETAG has been on strike since November 24, 2025, demanding complete compliance with the National Labour Commission’s (NLC) May 2023 arbitral ruling.
Mr. Iddrisu stated that the Ministry of Finance is well on its way to processing the funds and encouraged CETAG to call off the strike so that academic activity could continue in all colleges of education.
“I am aware that the Government, through the Minister for Finance [Dr. Ato Forson} is processing the release of GH¢41 million for your book and research allowance for 2023–2024. It is in process. It is now between the Controller and the Accountant-General’s Department and your bank accounts,” he said.
He assured CETAG members that the payments would be issued on time and expressed confidence that allowances would be distributed within a week.
“We will pay you, and we will pay you within the next one week. By February 9, 2026, normal academic work should be restored in all colleges of education throughout Ghana,” he said
The Minister urged the striking teachers to consider the impact of their actions on students, underlining the necessity of preserving a stable academic climate conducive to good teaching and learning.
He encouraged CETAG to maintain constructive discussion in order to resolve unresolved difficulties, pointing out that the Government has shown good faith by clearing arrears of book and research allowances inherited from prior years.
“We should not get to a point of conflict over the unpaid book and research allowance. Let us maintain a serene academic environment so that our children can learn,” he stated.
Mr. Iddrisu emphasised the government’s commitment to dialogue and the timely execution of commitments to workers in the education sector to maintain enduring stability.
Source: newsthemegh.com