Employees compensation the largest share of gov’t expenditure – Finance Minister

Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has revealed that compensation for Ghana’s public sector employees represents the largest portion of government expenditure, placing significant pressure on the national budget. Speaking during a dialogue with organised labour and government officials on Tuesday, March 17, Dr Forson said the high wage bill, combined with debt servicing […]


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