Gov’t Initiates Public Sector Recruitment Drive
Ato Forson Says Move Aligned with Labour Agreements Despite Wage Pressures
- Government begins recruitment into public sector
- Move follows agreement with Organised Labour
- Comes despite GH₵17bn loan to cover 2025 wages
The government has begun processes to recruit new personnel into the public sector, according to Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson.
The move comes despite recent disclosures that authorities secured a GH₵17 billion loan to meet wage obligations for 2025.
Speaking at a Presidential Encounter with Organised Labour on March 17, Ato Forson explained that the recruitment forms part of government’s commitments to labour unions to boost workforce capacity while staying within budget limits.
He noted that the initiative is tied to ongoing discussions on the 2026 base pay and broader conditions of service.
According to him, the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission has already begun negotiations with Organised Labour to review conditions of service, with approvals expected soon.
