Update on CETAG Strike, Allowances, Feeding, and Resumption Date for Teacher Trainees
The Government of Ghana has announced plans to meet with the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) to discuss the ongoing strike and agree on the way forward. This meeting is expected to focus on the concerns raised by CETAG members and to find practical and lasting solutions that will help restore calm in the education sector.
According to the government, the main goal of the meeting is to ensure that teaching and learning in colleges of education are not disrupted for long. Education plays a key role in national development, and any long break in academic activities affects students, teachers, and the future workforce of the country. For this reason, the government says it is committed to constructive dialogue with all stakeholders involved.
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Despite these assurances, the CETAG strike is still in force. This has created uncertainty, especially as colleges of education are scheduled to resume academic work on 19th January 2026. Many students are worried because even though the official resumption date has been announced, teaching may not begin fully if the strike is not called off before then.
Teacher trainees are among those most affected by the situation. While they are expected to return to campus, the absence of tutors due to the strike could lead to delays in lectures, assessments, and the academic calendar. This could also affect internships, teaching practice, and graduation timelines.
In the midst of this, the Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG), during its General Assembly, voted in favour of the payment of full allowances to teacher trainees. This decision has been warmly welcomed by trainees across the country, as allowances play a very important role in helping them meet basic needs such as food, accommodation, and learning materials. However, despite this positive decision, there is still no clear timeline from the government on when the full allowance payment will be implemented.
Additionally, the government still owes teacher trainees arrears. These unpaid allowances continue to be a major concern for trainees, many of whom rely solely on this support to survive in school. The delay in payment has caused financial stress and hardship for students and their families.
The government has stated that it remains committed to protecting the interests of both educators and students. It believes that through dialogue, mutual understanding, and compromise, a fair solution can be reached. The upcoming meeting with CETAG is therefore seen as a critical step toward resolving the impasse.
As the resumption date draws closer, all eyes are on the outcome of the talks between the government and CETAG. Students, parents, and education stakeholders are hopeful that the strike will be resolved soon so that academic activities can resume smoothly and quality education can continue without further interruption.
For now, uncertainty remains, but many believe that with genuine engagement and timely action, the challenges facing colleges of education can be addressed for the benefit of all.
