During the 14th Congregation and 96th anniversary celebration of St John Bosco’s College of Education in Navrongo, Upper East Region, the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, delivered a message of assurance to the teaching community.
He revealed that the government is on the verge of releasing GH¢41 million to settle book and research allowances owed to members of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) for the 2023/2024 academic year.
The announcement comes in the wake of CETAG’s indefinite strike, which began on November 24, 2025. The association has been demanding the enforcement of an arbitral award granted by the National Labour Commission (NLC) in May 2023.
Minister Iddrisu explained that arrangements for the payment are at an advanced stage, with the Ministry of Finance finalizing the disbursement process. The funds, he said, are currently being processed through the Controller and Accountant-General’s Department and will soon be transferred to the beneficiaries.
Expressing confidence that the payments would be made within days, the Minister urged CETAG leaders to suspend the ongoing strike and allow academic activities to resume in colleges of education across the country. He emphasized that the government expects normal teaching and learning to recommence by February 9, 2026.
Mr. Iddrisu appealed to the striking tutors, highlighting the negative impact the industrial action has had on students and the need for a stable academic environment. He pointed out that the government has demonstrated its commitment by settling previous years’ arrears and encouraged continuous dialogue to resolve outstanding issues.
Reaffirming the government’s dedication to education workers, the Minister stressed that cooperation and the timely fulfilment of obligations are key to maintaining stability and progress within the sector.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
