GTEC Director-General Urges CETAG to End Strike, Resume Teaching
The Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Professor Ahmed Abdulai Jinapor, has called on members of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) to return to their classrooms while negotiations with the government continue.
Speaking at the 16th Congregation of the Offinso College of Education, Professor Jinapor emphasized the government’s dedication to addressing CETAG’s grievances.
“You can be in the classroom while you still make your case,” he said, appealing to CETAG and other teacher unions.
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Professor Jinapor clarified that the issue is not solely about salaries but encompasses overall conditions of service. He assured teachers that their concerns are being taken seriously and that their welfare is a top priority for the government.
The GTEC Director-General also highlighted the importance of respecting the law and understanding the checks and balances within the governance structure. He reaffirmed GTEC’s commitment to supporting teacher education and promoting educational leadership development in Ghana.
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The Principal of Offinso College of Education, Very Rev. Dr. Joseph Nkyi Asamoah, echoed Professor Jinapor’s call, emphasizing the impact of the strike on the academic calendar.
However, CETAG has maintained that they will only end their strike if the government fulfills their requests.
As the strike continues, which began on June 14, 2024, it remains uncertain whether CETAG will call off their industrial action.
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