Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has disclosed that the government has begun steps to recruit new personnel into the public sector.

This comes even after the revelation that authorities had to secure a GH? 17 billion loan to cover wages in 2025.

Speaking during a Presidential Encounter with Organised Labour on March 17, Ato Forson explained that the planned recruitment forms part of an agreement with Organised Labour, intended to meet promises of increasing workforce capacity.

“On the 2026 base pay, government committed to engage with unions on outstanding conditions of service and undertake critical recruitment into the public service, all within budget constraints. In this regard, government has commenced processes for the recruitment of staff to the public service.

“Fair Wages and Salaries Commission has also commenced negotiations with Organised Labour on review of conditions of service and very soon will be approving them,” he said.