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Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed that President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate promotion of all eligible deputy directors of education across the country.
This directive comes in response to concerns raised by the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), which had threatened to strike on April 30 due to delays in promoting junior-ranked teachers.
Speaking at the launch of a new initiative to distribute sanitary pads to schoolgirls on Thursday, April 24, the Education Minister assured stakeholders that the promotions would go ahead, regardless of whether office space or formal appointments were immediately available.
“One of your major concerns, the president raised to me, is that in his campaign rounds, many of you who are deputy directors of education struggle to move the ladder above you to become directors because of the unavailability of office spaces,” Haruna Iddrisu said.
“President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Ghana Education Service and the Ministry of Education to give all those deputy directors a legitimate promotion. And even without office, they will still serve in their capacities as directors of GES,” he added.
At the same event, the Minister also highlighted the launch of the sanitary pad distribution programme, which is part of President Mahama’s wider commitment to education and gender equality. The Free Pad intervention is designed to support schoolgirls, particularly those who face challenges attending school during their menstrual periods.
This initiative aligns with President Mahama’s pledge, as stated during his first State of the Nation Address, to break down barriers that prevent girls from accessing quality education.
The programme is expected to reduce the financial burden on families, improve girls’ school attendance, and enhance their health and well-being. By providing essential menstrual hygiene products, the initiative aims to foster a more inclusive and supportive educational environment for all.
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