Ghana College Staff Withdraw Services Over Unpaid Salaries
About 170 staff at the Savannah College of Education in Ghana have withdrawn services due to delays in migrating onto the government payroll, more than a year after the institution was absorbed into the public system.
In Brief
- •About 170 staff at the Savannah College of Education in Ghana have withdrawn services due to delays in migrating onto the government payroll, more than a year after the institution was absorbed into the public system.
- •Staff describe their continued exclusion as financially unbearable, with some receiving as little as GH¢500 in allowances.
- •The college was absorbed into the public system in March 2025, but none of the staff have been migrated onto the government payroll since then.
- •Staff have tried engaging with stakeholders, including traditional authorities and regional officials, but have yet to see any meaningful outcome.
- •The action puts the spotlight on unresolved employment and remuneration concerns at the college following its absorption into the public Colleges of Education system.
Why It Matters
The withdrawal of services by staff at the Savannah College of Education highlights the ongoing challenges faced by public institutions in Ghana. The situation underscores the need for timely and transparent processes in the absorption of institutions into the public system. It also raises concerns about the financial well-being of staff and the impact on the smooth administration of the college. The situation could potentially affect the quality of education provided at the institution and the morale of the remaining staff.
Key Details
- Number of Staff
- 170
- Date of Absorption
- March 2025
- Highest Allowance
- GH¢2,000
- Lowest Allowance
- GH¢500
Context & Background
The Savannah College of Education was absorbed into the public Colleges of Education system in Ghana in March 2025. This absorption was part of a broader effort to integrate private institutions into the public education system in Ghana.
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