The Ghana Education Service (GES) has released a list of teachers whose salaries were suspended in March 2025 due to inconsistencies in their National Identification Authority (NIA) numbers. In the Ashanti Region, a total of 758 affected teachers have been compiled in an Excel sheet, according to the latest list provided by the GES and cited by the Ghana Education News portal.
The list of affected teachers has been divided into two subgroups based on the severity of their issues. Guidelines for resolving these issues to facilitate the reinstatement and activation of their frozen salaries have also been released to assist the affected teachers.
According to a communique sighted by this portal, Category A teachers comprise a list that has been processed and submitted following an earlier directive from Headquarters (HQ) and the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD). Category B teachers are required to appear in person at CAGD Room 32 for clarification before their salaries can be reinstated or processed for payment.
All affected teachers in Category B are advised to take proactive steps immediately, while those in Category A should verify with their relevant officers to confirm that the rectified details have been successfully processed. Below are the full details and the list of affected teachers for easy access. Check if You’re Among the Affected Ghana Teachers.
SUSPENSION OF SALARIES OF EMPLOYEES ON THE GOG PAYROLL SYSTEM DUE TO INCONSISTENCIES NIA NUMBERS
The template below is a list of affected institutions of government employees whose salaries were suspended in March, 2025.
CATEGORY A: Consists of a list which was worked on and submitted last week as per an earlier directive from HQ and CAGD.
CATEGORY B: Affected staff in category B are required to APPEAR in person at CAGD Room 32 for clarification before they are reinstated or paid.
LIST OF AFFECTED IN EXCEL >>> ASHANTI-1
List of Teachers with Suspended Salaries Over NIA Issues: What All Affected Teachers Are To Do
All affected teachers in other regions are to contact their regional offices for further updates and the status of their issue.
Documents Required
1. Introduction letter signed by the Head of Institution, MMD Director, and Regional Director.
2. Appointment letter
3. Assumption of duty letter
4. Posting and Transfer letter
5. Most recent payslip
6. Cheque leaflet or deposit slip
7. Colour copy of GH Card (front and back)
_NOTE: All names in B are to appear in person._.
This directive is from HQ.
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For clarification, kindly call 055445742/0240388502.
Thank you.
Signed for HR
Stephen Siberi
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