President John Dramani Mahama has reinstated Dr. George Smith-Graham as the Chief Executive Officer of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), bringing him back to a position he once held from 2009 to 2017.
Dr. Smith-Graham’s reappointment replaces the tenure of Mr. Benjamin Arthur, who led the Commission from January 2022 until recently, earning recognition for his contributions to labour relations.
During his earlier time in office, Dr. Smith-Graham was instrumental in rolling out the Single Spine Salary Structure, a major reform under the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission Act, 2007 (Act 737). His return comes at a time when the government is gearing up to transition the FWSC into an Independent Emoluments Commission, a move that could significantly reshape public sector compensation.
Backed by over three decades of experience in compensation policy, strategic leadership, and public sector reform, Dr. Smith-Graham is expected to steer the Commission through the next phase of its transformation.
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