The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has expressed serious concern over the continued strike by the Colleges of Education Teachers Association, warning that the industrial action is disrupting academic work and affecting students’ career progression across the country.
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CETAG embarked on the strike on Monday, November 24, following what it describes as the government’s failure to fully implement its 2023 Conditions of Service and delays in enforcing an arbitral award issued by the National Labour Commission on May 2, 2024.
Speaking in Accra on Friday, December 19, 2025, at a ceremony where vehicles were presented to selected Colleges of Education, Mr Iddrisu acknowledged that the strike remains unresolved and stressed the need for calm on tertiary campuses.
He noted that prolonged industrial action has far-reaching consequences for students.
According to him, extended disruptions to academic calendars undermine career planning and the overall development of young people pursuing teacher education.
The Minister disclosed that engagements are ongoing with the Ministry of Finance to resolve the outstanding issues.
He revealed that discussions with the Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, have focused on mobilising about forty one million Ghana cedis to meet the financial obligations owed to CETAG members.
Mr Iddrisu also highlighted recent progress in settling teachers’ allowances, stating that outstanding payments which were delayed by the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department have now been cleared.
On the presentation of vehicles, the Minister explained that the initiative forms part of broader efforts to strengthen supervision and monitoring within Colleges of Education.
He said the vehicles are expected to enhance mobility and improve operational efficiency for heads of institutions.
He expressed appreciation to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission and GETFund for supporting the initiative, adding that while the original plan was to distribute forty six vehicles, financial constraints limited the current phase to twenty beneficiary colleges.
The Board Chairman of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, Professor Mahama Duwiejua, praised the intervention, describing it as a boost to quality education through stronger engagement between colleges and their surrounding communities.
The Education Minister concluded by urging beneficiary institutions to maintain the vehicles properly, noting that the new models require careful handling and regular maintenance to ensure their longevity.
