Dr George Smith-Graham has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) by President Mahama.
He resumes office on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, following confirmation by FWSC’s Head of Public Affairs, Emelia Ennin Abbey.
Dr George Smith-Graham replaces Mr. Benjamin Arthur, who served as CEO of the Commission from January 2022 until this week.
The FWSC will release further details after Dr Smith-Graham officially assumes office, according to Madam Abbey’s Monday statement.
He previously led the FWSC from 2009 to 2017, serving as its inaugural CEO and pioneering key compensation reforms.
During his first tenure, he implemented the Single Spine Salary Structure under the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission Act, 2007 (Act 737).
Dr Smith-Graham brings over 30 years of experience in compensation management, public service reform, and strategic leadership.
He stepped down in February 2017 and now returns amid government plans to restructure FWSC into an Independent Emoluments Commission.
The FWSC was created by Act 737 to ensure fair and transparent implementation of Ghana’s public service pay policy.
Operating under the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations, the FWSC advises government on salaries, wages, and job classifications.
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