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Gov’t will pay your arrears soon: Minister to NAGRAT

By Justice Kofi Bimpeh
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Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh
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Minister of Education, Mathew Opoku Prempeh, has assured the National Association of Graduate Teachers, NAGRAT, that Government will soon pay the arrears owe the Union.

Reacting to threats by NAGRAT to embark on a strike action over their unpaid salaries, Mathew Opoku Prempeh said government is negotiating with the various teacher unions to pay all monies owed the teachers.

At a news conference held in Accra, incoming President, Angel Carbonu, said their threat follows government’s failure to fulfill its side of the bargain after several meetings.

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He explained that the arrears include vehicle maintenance allowances, transfer grants and transport and travel allowances.

Angel Carbonu said they will be left with no other choice than to lay down their tools until the money is paid.

But in a radio interview, the Education Minister said the GH₵50 million arrears were accrued during the erstwhile Mahama-led administration.

He indicated that, though government is still in talks with the teacher unions for an amicable solution to the matter, they cannot be blamed for the delay.

This notwithstanding, Napo said they have paid part of the monies after they were validated by the Finance Ministry.

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