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GTEC: No Plans to Shut Down Schools Amid CETAG Strike

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  • CETAG strike disrupts academic calendar
  • GTEC opposes school closure
  • GTEC expresses optimism that the issues raised by CETAG will be resolved soon

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has dismissed suggestions from some Ghanaians to shut down all Teacher Trainee Colleges in response to the ongoing strike by the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG).

CETAG initiated a nationwide strike on June 14 to protest the government’s failure to implement agreed-upon arbitration awards and other terms of service. The strike, now nearing two weeks, has disrupted academic activities and left many campuses empty.

In an interview with Citi News, Professor Francis K. E. Nunoo, Deputy Director General of GTEC, emphasized that closing the institutions is not feasible due to significant financial implications.

He noted, “Shutting down the schools would have severe financial consequences, both in terms of operational costs and the impact on students.”

Nunoo expressed optimism that most of CETAG’s demands are being addressed and hoped the strike would soon be resolved, allowing students to resume their studies. “We are hopeful that in the coming days CETAG will find reason to end the strike. If these efforts do not succeed, then we will reconsider our options,” he added.

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