By Doreen Ampofo,Ghana News

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By Doreen Ampofo

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has honoured Ing. Benjamin Arthur, former Chief Executive of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), for his outstanding contribution to Ghana’s higher education sector and labour relations.

At the Association’s 22nd Biennial National Delegates Congress, held on September 30, 2025, Ing. Arthur was presented with a special citation in recognition of his leadership in securing codified conditions of service for academic staff and advancing staff welfare.

The citation commended him for laying a solid foundation for labour harmony within Ghana’s higher education landscape.

Ing. Arthur, who served as FWSC Chief Executive from January 2022 to April 2025, achieved significant milestones, including spearheading major initiatives in labour administration, collective bargaining, and conflict resolution. His tenure also saw the successful codification of conditions of service for several labour unions and associations, as well as renewed efforts to strengthen the Single Spine Pay Policy.

A seasoned civil engineer turned labour relations expert, Ing. Arthur brought over two decades of professional experience to the FWSC, combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of negotiation and mediation. He is also a certified mediator and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) practitioner — skills that enabled him to navigate complex workplace disputes.

The Congress, themed “Rethinking Higher Education Pedagogy and Funding in the Age of AI,” celebrated Ing. Arthur’s pivotal role in shaping government pay and compensation policies, while also highlighting his contributions to improving the welfare of academic staff.

Academic credentials

Ing. Arthur’s academic background includes master’s degrees from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, and the Institute of Paralegal Training and Leadership Studies. He also holds professional executive master’s degrees from the PULSE Institute in Canada and the Mediation Training Institute International in the United States, alongside a civil engineering degree from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). He practised as a civil structural engineer for 23 years.

Ing. Arthur’s leadership and expertise were instrumental in shaping the FWSC’s mandate.

Beyond his tenure at the FWSC, which ended in April 2025, Ing. Arthur continues to be recognised as a thought leader in labour relations and a key advocate for fair wages and improved working conditions in Ghana’s public sector.

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