TTAG has strongly urged GTEC to reschedule the academic calendar to favor students following the prolonged strike

The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana has called on the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission to take urgent steps to restart the academic calendar for all Colleges of Education following a prolonged strike by tutors.

In a statement issued on February 3, 2026, TTAG said the three-month industrial action by the College of Education Teachers Association of Ghana has significantly disrupted academic work across the country, leaving thousands of trainees stranded and uncertain about their future.

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According to the association, the strike led to the complete shutdown of academic activities in Colleges of Education, with final-year students being the most affected. Many trainees, TTAG noted, are now unsure about their completion timelines, graduation dates and subsequent postings, creating anxiety among students and their families.

TTAG stressed that simply asking students to return to campus and continue from where they left off would be unfair and impractical. Instead, the association is demanding a formal restart of the academic calendar to allow institutions to properly reorganize lectures, assessments and teaching practice schedules that were lost during the strike period.

The group explained that the disruption has gone beyond academics, as many trainees have suffered financial hardships. Some students reportedly spent additional funds on accommodation and living expenses during the period of uncertainty, while others lost part-time income opportunities they depended on to support their education.

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TTAG also recalled that this is not the first time it has raised concerns about the frequent interruption of academic work in Colleges of Education. Over the years, the association has consistently appealed to government and education stakeholders to prioritize stability in the academic calendar to protect teacher training.

Beyond the calendar issue, TTAG highlighted other long-standing challenges facing trainees. These include delays in the posting of newly qualified teachers after graduation and persistent problems with the payment of trainee allowances, which continue to affect the welfare of students.

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The association urged the Ministry of Education and GTEC to act decisively to prevent further damage to the academic year. TTAG emphasized that safeguarding uninterrupted teacher training is critical to the future of basic education in Ghana and called on authorities to ensure lasting solutions to industrial disputes in the sector.