The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) has called for an upward review of the national service allowance, citing the rising cost of living and the need for equitable conditions of service for graduate teachers.
This appeal was made during a high-level engagement with the Director-General of the National Service Authority (NSA), Mr. Felix Gyamfi, on Thursday, August 27, 2025.
The meeting formed part of TTAG’s broader advocacy for reforms to improve the welfare and service experience of newly trained teachers.
In outlining their concerns, TTAG emphasized that the current allowance no longer reflects prevailing economic realities, making it increasingly difficult for graduates to sustain themselves during their one-year mandatory service.
The association urged the government to consider a substantial increment to cushion graduate teachers and other service personnel.
Beyond allowance adjustments, TTAG’s delegation proposed a range of trainee-friendly measures.
These included the introduction of self-posting options, enabling graduates to serve in locations closer to their homes.
According to the association, such flexibility would enhance comfort, ensure mental stability, and ultimately improve performance.
The delegation also stressed the importance of timely deployment notices, which would allow prospective service personnel to prepare adequately both psychologically and financially.
To further ease the transition, TTAG suggested that first-month allowances be disbursed in advance, ensuring that graduates are not left stranded when they report to their new stations.
Other recommendations presented to the NSA leadership included:
- Incentives for graduates posted to deprived areas to support and motivate them.
- Inclusion of agric-trained teacher trainees in the agricultural sector, with well-defined service conditions.
- Skill development opportunities, particularly in technology and artificial intelligence, to align national service with 21st-century educational demands.
TTAG expressed optimism that the dialogue would foster stronger collaboration between the Association and the NSS, ultimately creating a more supportive environment for graduate teachers.
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