The Ministry of Finance has approved the release of funds to address outstanding issues relating to the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG).
This follows earlier correspondence from the Ministry of Education dated 4th November, 2025, concerning unpaid arbitral awards.
According to the official authorization dated 26th January, 2026, a total amount of GH₵43,077,890.22 has been approved for disbursement.
The funds are intended to fully settle outstanding obligations owed to CETAG members as determined by rulings from the National Labour Commission (NLC).
Breakdown of CETAG Outstanding Issues
The approved amount covers compensation for additional duties, book and research allowance top-ups, and a delayed research allowance payment linked to a specific college of education. Details of the outstanding items are outlined below.
CETAG Arbitral Award Details
| S/N | Description | Arbitral Award Details | Amount (GH₵) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All Year Round Work Compensation for Additional Duties | An amount of GH₵6,355,771.88 was awarded by the National Labour Commission on 2nd May, 2023. Out of this, GH₵4,355,145.66 has already been released by the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department, leaving an outstanding balance. | 1,818,626.22 |
| 2 | Book and Research Allowance Top-up (2023/2024 Academic Year) | The National Labour Commission awarded a total of GH₵41,222,024.00 on 2nd May, 2023 to be paid to CETAG members. | 41,222,024.00 |
| 3 | Akrokerri College of Education Research Allowance Top-up (2022/2023 Academic Year) | An outstanding amount resulting from delays in the submission of required data by the college. | 37,240.00 |
| Total | 43,077,890.22 | ||
Funding Source and Compliance Requirements
The total approved expenditure of GH₵43,077,890.22 is to be charged to the 2026 Compensation of Employees Vote under the Ministry of Education, in line with the attached specific warrant.
The Chief Director of the Ministry of Education has also been reminded to ensure full compliance with the Public Procurement Act, the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921), and all other relevant public financial management regulations in implementing the payments covered by this release.
