Public sector workers will enjoy an increase in their salaries following the implementation of a 23% adjustment of wages, announced by the government.
The decision is the result of a conclusion of negotiations with relevant stakeholders on the base pay for 2024.
According to the Controller and Accountant General, Kwasi Kwaning-Bosompem, who announced this on behalf of the government, said this takes effect from January 1, 2024.
“The government is very committed to upholding workers’ interests and has never faulted in paying salaries even when the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020,” Kwaning-Bosompem is quoted by graphic.com.gh
“In other jurisdictions, during the COVID-19 pandemic, salaries were cut and people were laid off, but in Ghana the government kept faith with workers by paying their salaries,” Kwaning-Bosompem added.
He further stated that the Ghanaian economy is showing some signs of recovery and urged public sector workers to ensure they help to consolidate the gains made towards economic stability.
“The economy has started showing signs of full recovery, and we must work together to stabilise the fiscal environment and prosecute stability in the macroeconomic environment,” the Controller and Accountant General said.