The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that Cabinet has approved the absorption of 6,200 teachers who have been working for over eight months without pay.

Speaking at a press briefing at the Ministry, Mr Iddrisu said the decision follows a petition submitted by the affected teachers to the Ministry of Education over their prolonged service without remuneration.

“A few weeks ago, myself and the Chief Director received a petition from some teachers who were unhappy with the government over their unending work for a number of months without their pay,” he said. “I’m happy to announce that Cabinet has given approval for the 6,200 teachers to be absorbed. We’ll begin the process in due course.”

The Minister assured that the affected teachers will soon receive their staff identification numbers and be paid their accumulated salaries as part of the government’s commitment to resolving the issue permanently.

Mr Iddrisu further disclosed that Cabinet has authorised the Minister of Finance to reallocate about GH¢1.1 billion to absorb both categories of health workers and teachers who have been awaiting formal posting and salary validation.

“Cabinet gave the Minister of Finance approval to vire about GH¢1.1 billion to absorb a category of health workers and teachers,” he said. “The process will start soon, so there’s no need for further picketing.”