18
Dec
Beginning February 2024, all public sector workers without Ghana Card numbers will have their salaries frozen, the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) has said. This is a new directive issued by the Controller and Accountant General’s Department (CAGD) as part of measures to help cut out ghost names on the government's payroll. Following discussions with the National Identification Authority (NIA) regarding a special registration exercise for those yet to acquire the Ghana Card, the CAGD said a crucial decision has been made that could affect the livelihoods of many. The dialogue between CAGD and NIA unfolded during a meeting…