Former President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to reinstate nursing trainee allowances and clear all outstanding arrears beginning in January 2026, should he return to office.
The promise was made on Thursday, May 29, during a thank-you tour at the College of Health in Kintampo, located in the Bono East Region. Addressing nursing students and staff, Mahama acknowledged the delays in allowance payments and assured the audience of his commitment to resolving the issue.
“Regarding the allowances, I want to assure you that the Minister has made adequate budgetary allocations. Payments will commence in January, covering both current allowances and any arrears,” Mahama said.
He attributed the delay to the development of a more efficient and transparent disbursement system. According to him, the new structure will integrate trainee allowances into the public sector payroll, ensuring consistent monthly payments through the Office of the Comptroller and Accountant General.
“What caused the delay is the effort to build a system where allowances are paid directly through the Comptroller and Accountant General. This means trainees will receive their allowances each month just like public sector workers receive their salaries,” he explained.
The announcement was received with enthusiasm by students and faculty, who described it as a welcome relief from ongoing financial pressures.
Source: CitiNewsroom.com
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