Ghana Education Service Implements Measures to Address Teachers’ Concerns Regarding Transfer Grants and Allowances

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released an official letter outlining measures to address some of the challenges faced by teachers. The letter, dated 3rd March 2025, focuses on the submission of data for the payment of Transfer Grants and Other Allowances for qualified staff for the years 2023 and 2024.

Here’s a breakdown of the key details:

OFFICIAL LETTER FROM GHANA EDUCATION SERVICE GHANA EDUCATION SERVICE

In case of reply, the number and date of this letter should be quoted.

My Ref. No.: GES/HQ/SDTU/9/25

REPUBLIC OF GHANA

HEADQUARTERS

Ministry Branch Post Office, P.O. Box M. 45, Accra

TO: All Regional Directors

DATE: 3rd March 2025

SUBJECT: Submission of 2023 and 2024 Data on Transfer Grant & Other Allowances

As part of the annual budget implementation, the Management of the Ghana Education Service is set to pay Transfer Grants and Other Allowances to qualified staff.

Regional Directors are hereby instructed to notify all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Education Offices (MMDEs) through their HR and Budget Officers to compile and submit the necessary documents for all staff who qualify for these payments for the years 2023 and 2024.

KEY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES

1. Eligibility Criteria:

• Staff who requested to be transferred to their current station are not eligible.
• Staff whose transfer distance does not meet the 50 KM mark policy are not eligible.

2. Submission Process:

• All submissions will be done online at the Regional/Municipal/Metro/District offices.
• Individual attachments or documents should be uploaded via the provided links.

3. Steps for Submission:

• Step 1: Access the link: https://forms.gle/SKfDVBdn7CW5tZpK6.
• Sign in using a Gmail account.
• Fill in the form for each applicant.
• Upload all relevant documents related to the specified allowances for qualified staff.

Step 2: Proceed to https://forms.gle/vwwvgBra7zkNtuBS7 to upload and submit the summary sheets of existing templates used for data submission.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Ensure that all submissions are accurate and complete to avoid delays in processing. Only qualified staff meeting the eligibility criteria should be included in the submissions.

CLOSING

The Ghana Education Service appreciates the cooperation of all stakeholders in ensuring the smooth implementation of this process.

Thank You.

Yours faithfully,

Angela Frimpomaa Nkansah (Ms)

Director, HRMD

For: Ag. Director-General

CC: The Deputy Director-General (MS), GES, Accra

The Deputy Director-General (Q&A), GES, Accra All Divisional Directors, GES HQ, Accra

This initiative by the Ghana Education Service is a significant step toward addressing the challenges faced by teachers and ensuring that they receive their due allowances. Stay tuned for more updates on this and other developments in the education sector!