In a decisive move to bolster the financial well being of public sector employees, the Government of Ghana has sanctioned a 10% increment in the base pay on the Single Spine Salary Structure (SSSS). This adjustment, effective retrospectively from January 2025, is slated for disbursement commencing March 1, 2025.
The Honourable Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, officially announced this development during a press briefing in Accra on February 20, 2025. He emphasized the government’s unwavering commitment to enhancing the livelihoods of its workforce, stating, “The base pay on the Single Spine Salary Structure has been increased by 10% across the board from January 2025 to December 2025.”
This salary augmentation is the culmination of rigorous negotiations between the government and organized labour under the auspices of the Public Services Joint Standing Negotiating Committee (PSJSNC). The collaborative discussions aimed to address the economic challenges faced by public sector workers and to ensure fair compensation in light of prevailing economic conditions.
In tandem with the base pay increase, the National Tripartite Committee (NTC) has declared a 10% rise in the National Daily Minimum Wage (NDMW), elevating it to GH₵19.97. This adjustment is also set to take effect on March 1, 2025, and mandates compliance from all establishments, institutions, and organizations nationwide. The NTC’s communique emphasized that any entity failing to adhere to the new wage structure will face legal sanctions.
Despite these advancements, the salary increment has elicited a spectrum of reactions. Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has critiqued the 10% increase as insufficient, especially when juxtaposed with previous increments of 30% in 2023 and 23% in early 2024. He contends that the current raise does not align with the heightened expectations of public sector workers amidst the existing economic climate. Conversely, the government maintains that the 10% increment is a balanced approach, considering the nation’s economic constraints and the imperative to sustain fiscal responsibility. Minister Pelpuo articulated that while the economy faces challenges, the administration is dedicated to advocating for improved remuneration for public sector employees as economic conditions improves.
This development signifies an enssencial stride in the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance public sector compensation. It reflects a concerted endeavor to navigate the intricate balance between economic sustainability and the welfare of its workforce.
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