In a statement released by the Ministry of Education, the reports claiming the cancellation of Teachers and Nurses’ Trainee allowances have been strongly refuted.
The Ministry categorically dismissed these claims as false and baseless, reiterating that there are no plans or intentions to terminate these allowances.
The statement specifically mentioned the Minister for Education, Hon. Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, clarifying that any statement attributed to him regarding the cancellation of the allowances is entirely untrue.
The Ministry emphasized that the Minister has consistently championed the welfare and support of teachers and nurses in their training programs.
The Ministry of Education further urged the public to rely on accurate and verified information from official sources, including the Ministry itself, government press releases, and trusted news outlets.
This is to ensure that individuals receive reliable updates on matters concerning education and healthcare.
The Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Education, Kwasi Kwarteng, also confirmed these clarifications during an interview with Hot News, affirming that the reports of allowance cancellation are completely unfounded.
Mr. Kwarteng emphasized that health and education are of utmost importance to the government, and ensuring the stability and development of these sectors is a top priority.
He reiterated that the government has no intentions of terminating the allowances given to teacher and nurses trainees.
Mr. Kwarteng stated that the Ministry of Education is committed to supporting the training and professional development of teachers and nurses, recognizing their significant contributions to the country’s healthcare and education systems, and the allowances provided to trainees are an integral part of this support, aimed at ensuring their well-being and enabling them to focus on their studies.
Therefore, the public can be rest assured that the government remains dedicated to the welfare and advancement of teacher and nurses trainees, and there are no plans to discontinue the provision of allowances to them.
