The Ministry of Education has responded to concerns raised by the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) by establishing a three-member committee to investigate the issues and propose solutions.
The move follows a press conference held by UTAG on Monday, during which the association issued a 14-day ultimatum to government over what it described as unresolved grievances within the tertiary education sector.
At the briefing, UTAG leadership called for the removal of both the Director-General and Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), and demanded the withdrawal of certain directives it considers improperly issued. The association also criticised what it sees as government’s failure to respond to an earlier petition.
In response, the Minister for Education has constituted a committee to examine the concerns and make recommendations to President John Dramani Mahama.
The committee is chaired by Deputy Minister for Education, Clement Apaak, and includes Professor K.T. Oduro, Technical Advisor to the Ministry, and Professor Mahama Duweijua, Board Chairman of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
According to the Ministry, the committee will review UTAG’s allegations and related matters and present recommendations to guide government action.
The Ministry has also called on all stakeholders to cooperate fully with the committee as it undertakes its work, stressing its commitment to dialogue and resolving outstanding issues within the tertiary education sector.
The statement announcing the committee was signed by Press Secretary Hashmin Mohammed on behalf of the Minister.
The development signals government’s effort to de-escalate tensions with UTAG as concerns mount over the potential impact of the dispute on academic activities.
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Read the full statement below:
HONOURABLE MINISTER FOR EDUCATION ESTABLISH THREE MEMBER COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS BY THE UNIVERSITY TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF GHANA (UTAG)
1.The Ministry of Education has taken note of the concerns raised by the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) at their recent press conference.
2.The Honourable Minister for Education has formed a three-member committee to investigate UTAG’s allegations and related matters and make appropriate recommendation for Excellency President John Dramani Mahama.
3.The committee is chaired by the Deputy Minister for Education, Honourable Clement Apaak, and is composed of Professor K.T Oduro, Technical Advisor to the Ministry of Education, and Professor Mahama Duweijua, the Board Chairman of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
- The Ministry wishes to appeal to all parties concerned to extend their full cooperation to the committee as it undertakes this important assignment. We remain committed to constructive dialogue and to resolving all outstanding issues in the best interest of tertiary education in Ghana.
Signed by:
Hashmin Mohammed
Press Secretary to the Hon. Minister for Education
