The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has fulfilled its assurance to teaching staff under the Ghana Education Service (GES) by successfully paying the long-awaited Continuous Professional Development (CPD) allowance and Complimentary Data allowance due for 2025.
This development follows an earlier announcement by the CAGD explaining that both allowances, originally scheduled for payment in November 2025, were deferred to December 2025 due to a technical challenge encountered during the final payroll processing for November. As promised, the issue has now been resolved, and the allowances have been duly paid alongside December 2025 salaries.
Background to the Delay
In a press release dated 25th November 2025, the CAGD informed the public—particularly GES teaching staff—that the CPD and Complimentary Data allowances would not be paid in November as initially indicated in the newly reviewed GES Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
According to the CAGD, a technical hitch occurred during the November payroll run, affecting the processing of two specific categories of allowances. To avoid a nationwide delay in salary payments for all Government of Ghana workers, management decided to temporarily suspend the affected allowances and prioritize the timely payment of November salaries.
The department assured teachers that the issue would be fixed and that both allowances would be paid in December 2025.
New Payment Date and Fulfilment of Promise
The Controller and Accountant-General subsequently confirmed December 2025 as the new payment date for the allowances, indicating that they would be processed together with December salaries.
✅ GES CPD Allowance 2025 – Paid
✅ GES Complimentary Data Allowance 2025 – Paid
Confirmed reports available to GESHub.org indicate that the CAGD has indeed resolved the technical challenge that disrupted the November payroll. As a result, teachers have now received their December salaries inclusive of the CPD and Data allowances due.
Importance of the Allowances to Teachers
1. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Allowance
The CPD allowance plays a vital role in supporting teachers to:
- Attend professional workshops and seminars
- Upgrade subject knowledge and pedagogical skills
- Improve classroom delivery and learner outcomes
2. Complimentary Data Allowance
The data allowance supports teachers’ growing digital responsibilities by enabling them to:
- Conduct online research
- Prepare digital lesson materials
- Engage learners through virtual and blended platforms
- Access educational and technological tools
Both allowances are essential to enhancing teaching effectiveness and supporting modern instructional methods.
What This Means for GES Staff
With the December payroll completed, teachers are advised to note the following:
- The CPD and Complimentary Data allowances were not paid in November 2025
- Both allowances have now been paid in December 2025
- Payments were processed together with December salaries
Conclusion
The Controller and Accountant-General’s Department has successfully delivered on its commitment to GES teaching staff by resolving the technical challenges that affected the November payroll and paying the outstanding CPD and Complimentary Data allowances in December.
This latest update confirms that the allowances due teachers have now been settled, reinforcing confidence in official communication and payroll processes. Teachers are encouraged to continue relying on credible government sources and trusted education platforms such as GESHub.org for accurate and timely updates.
Once again, the CAGD has demonstrated that even in the face of unexpected administrative challenges, efforts are made to ensure fairness, transparency, and the timely settlement of teacher entitlements.
Published By: Justice Donkoh | GESHub.org
