Nursing, teacher trainee allowances to be paid by CAGD – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department (CAGD) has officially taken over the direct disbursement of allowances for nursing and teacher trainees across Ghana.

The announcement was made during the President’s “Thank You Tour” in Tamale on Saturday, March 22, where he engaged with students, professionals, and community leaders to outline key policy measures aimed at improving the livelihoods of Ghanaians.

President Mahama said the decision is aimed at addressing the long-standing concerns over the delayed payment of allowances.

For years, nursing and teacher trainees in Ghana have faced persistent challenges with the disbursement of their monthly allowances.

Many have complained about delays that often span several months, making it difficult for them to cater for their basic needs, including transportation, feeding, and study materials.

Recognising the impact of these delays on trainees’ welfare and their ability to focus on their education, President Mahama indicated that this new measure would bring an end to the inconsistencies in allowance payments.

“There is good news for teacher and nursing trainees. Nursing and teacher trainees allowances are to be paid directly by the Controller and Accountant-General.

“This has been made a part of the compensations item in the budget and this will permanently eliminate the delay in trainees receiving their allowances. This means that anytime public sector workers receive their monthly salaries, teacher and nursing trainees will also receive their allowances.”

This policy shift will come as a relief to thousands of trainees who, for years, have had to endure uncertainty regarding the exact dates of their stipend payments.