President John Dramani Mahama has reappointed Dr. George Smith-Graham as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC). Dr. Smith-Graham, who served as the Commission’s first CEO from 2009 to 2017, is set to officially assume office on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
He replaces Mr. Benjamin Arthur, a labour relations expert who held the position from January 2022.
The appointment was confirmed by Madam Emelia Ennin Abbey, Head of Public Affairs at the FWSC, in a statement to the Ghana News Agency on Monday. She noted that additional information regarding the transition would be provided once Dr. Smith-Graham officially resumes his duties.
During his initial tenure, Dr. Smith-Graham played a key role in the rollout of the Single Spine Salary Structure, a major government pay reform policy implemented under the FWSC Act, 2007 (Act 737). He resigned from the role in February 2017.
With more than 30 years of experience in compensation management, public sector reform, and strategic leadership, Dr. Smith-Graham is expected to contribute significantly to the government’s plans to transition the FWSC into an Independent Emoluments Commission.
Established under Act 737, the FWSC operates under the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations. It is responsible for ensuring fairness, transparency, and consistency in public sector pay policy, as well as advising the government on salaries, wages, grading, and job classification.
