Dr George Smith-Graham appointed CEO of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Dr. George Smith-Graham as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC).

Dr. Smith-Graham was the first CEO of the FWSC from 2009 to 2017. He will officially take office on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

He replaces Mr. Benjamin Arthur, who served as CEO since January 2022.

Madam Emelia Ennin Abbey, Head of Public Affairs at FWSC, confirmed this appointment to the Ghana News Agency on Monday.

She stated that more details about the changes will be provided soon when Dr. Smith-Graham begins his role.

As the first CEO, Dr. Smith-Graham helped implement the Government’s pay policy known as the Single Spine Salary Structure. This was part of fulfilling the FWSC Act, 2007 (Act 737).

Dr. Smith-Graham has over thirty years of experience in compensation management and public service reforms.

He resigned from his position as CEO in February 2017.

In his new role, he is expected to lead future pay and compensation policies. The government plans to transform FWSC into an Independent Emoluments Commission.

The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission Act, 2007 (Act 737) established FWSC.

The Commission operates under the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations. Its mandate is to ensure fair and transparent implementation of Ghana’s public service pay policy.

FWSC also advises the government on salaries, wages, grading, and classification matters.