President John Dramani Mahama has instructed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to immediately promote all eligible deputy directors of education, regardless of current office space or postings.

The directive, announced by Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu on Thursday, comes in response to growing discontent among education professionals. The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) had threatened to strike on April 30 over delays in teacher promotions, particularly at the junior levels.

Speaking at the launch of a government-backed sanitary pad distribution initiative in schools, Mr Iddrisu said the President had taken note of widespread frustrations during recent campaign tours.
“One of the major concerns raised was the difficulty many deputy directors face in advancing due to limited office space. The President has directed that promotions be granted regardless of such limitations,” he said.

Under the new directive, those promoted will officially assume the rank of director within the Ghana Education Service, even if they are not immediately assigned a new office.

The announcement coincided with the launch of a “Free Pad” initiative aimed at tackling menstrual hygiene challenges faced by schoolgirls. The programme is part of President Mahama’s broader commitment to gender equity in education and ensuring that no girl misses school because of her period.

In his first State of the Nation Address, President Mahama had highlighted the importance of removing barriers to girls’ education, including the lack of access to menstrual hygiene products. The government hopes the initiative will improve school attendance among girls, reduce financial pressure on families, and promote a healthier learning environment.

The sanitary pad distribution programme is expected to be rolled out nationwide in the coming months.

Source:TheDotNews