The General Secretary of the Railway Workers’ Union, Godwill Ntarmah, has tendered his resignation.
In a statement, Mr. Ntarmah expressed his belief that it was time to conclude his leadership role within the union, despite his significant achievements.
He served the union for nearly 16 years, holding the position of Deputy General Secretary from 2008 to 2012 and General Secretary from 2012 to 2023.
“I served the Union for nearly 16 years. From 2008 to 2012, I was the Deputy General Secretary of the Union and from 2012 to 2023, I served the Union as the General Secretary. There is no gainsaying that I have contributed immensely to the welfare of railway workers in Ghana. As the General Secretary, I led several negotiations that
achieved a cumulative 182% in salary levels over the period. The breakdown is as follows:2012 – 25%, 2014 – 50%, 2016 – 25%, 2017 – 35%, 2019 – 20%, 2020 – 10% and 2022 – 17%.”
“In spite of all my achievements, my work must come to an end at some point and I believe there is no better time than now to bring my leadership role in the Union to an end, though under not-so-pleasant circumstances,” Mr Ntarmah stated.
During his tenure, he led numerous negotiations that resulted in a cumulative 182% increase in salary levels over the years, with specific increments in 2012 (25%), 2014 (50%), 2016 (25%), 2017 (35%), 2019 (20%), 2020 (10%), and 2022 (17%).
In his resignation statement, Mr. Ntarmah expressed gratitude to his present and former colleagues, the National, Branches, and Associations of the Railway Workers Union, the office staff of the Union, the Ghana Railway Company Limited (GRCL) taskforce, and all railway workers for their unwavering support.
He also thanked the Trades Union Congress leadership, fellow General Secretaries, and the entire TUC family.
Mr. Ntarmah conveyed his appreciation to the GRCL management and pledged his commitment to working diligently for the company’s growth after his secondment to the Union.
He extended his gratitude to individuals who had supported him in various capacities during his service to the Union and assured the incoming leadership of his support for the Union’s progress.
Mr. Ntarmah’s resignation marks the end of his long and impactful leadership within the Railway Workers’ Union.