Akrokerri College Research Allowance Still Not Paid – CETAG Raises Concern
The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has raised serious concern over the non-payment of the research allowance top-up for staff of Akrokerri College of Education.
According to CETAG, lecturers at Akrokerri College have not received their research allowance top-up, even though it is an important support meant to help them carry out academic research and other scholarly work. This situation has made teaching and research activities very difficult for the lecturers.
Research allowance is given to lecturers to support activities such as writing academic papers, carrying out studies, attending conferences, and improving teaching methods. When this allowance is not paid on time, lecturers are forced to use their own money to fund these activities. For many of them, this is not easy.
CETAG explained that the delay in paying the allowance has affected the morale of lecturers at Akrokerri College of Education. Some lecturers are finding it hard to continue with ongoing research projects, while others have had to put their work on hold due to lack of funds.
Meanwhile, Colleges of Education are expected to resume on 19th January after the Christmas break, and this date remains unchanged despite the ongoing strike.
The association stressed that research is a key part of quality education. Without proper support for lecturers, the standard of teaching and learning in colleges of education may suffer. CETAG believes that if lecturers are well supported, they will be able to give their best to students.
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CETAG is therefore calling on the government and relevant education authorities to act quickly and release the research allowance top-up for Akrokerri College of Education. They say the delay is unfair and adds to the many challenges lecturers are already facing.
The association also warned that failure to address such issues could worsen tensions in the colleges of education system. CETAG continues to push for fair treatment and timely payment of all allowances owed to its members.
As the situation stands, lecturers at Akrokerri College of Education are hoping that the authorities will listen and resolve the matter as soon as possible, so they can focus fully on teaching, research, and supporting students.
