The Ghana Education Service (GES) is on the brink of launching the much-anticipated recruitment of 2023 graduates from the public Colleges of Education—but one final step remains: financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
This crucial update was shared in an official press release from the Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) dated June 6, 2025, following a high-level meeting between TTAG leaders and the Director-General of GES, Prof. Frank Kofi Davis. The meeting, held on June 2, 2025, saw TTAG President H.E. Razak Soale lead a delegation to engage the GES leadership on the long-standing issue of postings for the 2023 cohort of graduate teachers.
According to the TTAG statement, GES has already completed several key stages of the recruitment process:
- The full recruitment budget has been prepared, covering all graduate teachers from the public Colleges of Education.
- The budget was successfully defended and approved by both the Ministry of Finance and the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education.
- The only outstanding requirement is the final financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance, which will give GES the green light to officially commence recruitment and postings.
This final step is the last bridge to cross before thousands of trained teachers can begin their service in classrooms across the country.
Prof. Frank Kofi Davis was firm in his assurance that recruitment will certainly take place this year. He emphasized his commitment to a smooth, transparent process that would be fair to all qualified graduates. Notably, this marks his first major recruitment exercise since taking office, making it a significant test of leadership for the new GES boss.
TTAG has welcomed the Director-General’s transparency and proactive efforts in addressing concerns from the trainee community. They also called on the Ministry of Finance to expedite the clearance process to avoid further delays.
In the interim, TTAG has urged all 2023 graduates to remain calm, patient, and hopeful. The association has pledged to maintain active communication with stakeholders and keep graduates informed about every progress made.
This development is a strong sign that the wheels are in motion. While the wait for clearance continues, the groundwork has been laid—and it’s only a matter of time before appointments are rolled out.
To all waiting graduates: The process is real, and it’s progressing. Stay alert, stay prepared, and trust the process.
Stay connected with TTAG for verified updates and continue to prepare for the next chapter in your teaching career.
Source: GESHub.org
