In a bold move to address public concerns, the former Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Dr. Eric Nkansah, has decisively debunked assertions by the Minister of Education. The spotlight shines on claims that 39,000 teaching appointments in 2024 were issued without the essential financial endorsement from the Ministry of Finance. According to MyJoyOnline, Dr. Nkansah vehemently labeled these allegations as baseless.
Setting the Record Straight
In an illuminating statement, Dr. Nkansah underscored that the process of teacher recruitment was diligently backed by the required financial clearances. The Ministry of Finance, he revealed, had sanctioned these recruitments through multiple approvals throughout 2024. Notably, financial authorizations were granted for recruiting 16,500 graduate teachers from the Colleges of Education on May 10, 2024.
A Breakdown of Figures
For clarity, the following approvals were sequentially secured:
- May 10, 2024: Financial clearance for 16,500 graduate teachers.
- July 26, 2024: An additional 2,000 slots approved.
- October 10, 2024: Amendments allowing 2,000-diploma teacher slots in place of some graduate ones.
The computations brought the total newly authorized recruitments to a precise 18,500, a far cry from the alleged 39,000.
Diligence in Execution
In a detailed recount, Dr. Nkansah explained the comprehensive utilization approach to the recruitment slots. The grand recruitment tally reached 17,720 with a meticulously tracked accounting of each slot, leaving 780 approved but unused positions as a buffer.
Urging for Accurate Discourse
With authority and genuine concern, Dr. Nkansah wrapped up his rebuttal by cautioning against the circulation of misinformation. He emphasized that careless dialogue over such sensitive issues can mislead the public, undermining the credibility of pivotal institutions.
In a conclusive declaration, Dr. Nkansah stressed the vitality of sticking to substantiated facts, lest the public’s confidence be shakily eroded by inaccurate narratives.
In this contentious climate, Dr. Eric Nkansah stands firm, a fulcrum of integrity amidst a swirl of controversy.
