The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has shared that President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate promotion of all deputy directors of education who meet the criteria.

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This move comes after the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) threatened a strike on April 30, protesting the delay in promotions for junior teachers.

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At the unveiling of a sanitary pad distribution initiative for schoolgirls on Thursday, April 24, Iddrisu reassured teachers that the promotions would move forward, regardless of any challenges with office space or official postings.

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“One of your major concerns, the president raised to me, is that in his campaign rounds, many of you who are deputy directors of education struggle to move the ladder above you to become directors because of the unavailability of office spaces,” Iddrisu explained.

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“President John Dramani Mahama has directed the Ghana Education Service and the Ministry of Education to give all those deputy directors a legitimate promotion. And even without office, they will still serve in their capacities as directors of GES.”

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Additionally, the Free Pad program aligns with President Mahama's broader goals of gender equality and ensuring every child, irrespective of gender or background, has access to quality education.

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The initiative aims to alleviate the barriers faced by girls due to menstruation, a challenge the president highlighted in his first State of the Nation Address.

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The program is expected to ease the financial strain on families, improve girls' school attendance, and promote their overall health and well-being, fostering a more inclusive and supportive educational environment.

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