The Ministry of Education has moved to address concerns raised by the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) by setting up a three-member committee to investigate the issues and propose appropriate solutions.
The decision follows a press conference by UTAG on Monday, where the association issued a 14-day ultimatum to the government over what it described as unresolved challenges within the tertiary education sector.
During the briefing, UTAG called for the removal of top officials at the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, including the Director-General and Deputy Director-General. The association also demanded the withdrawal of certain directives it considers improperly issued and criticised the government’s response to an earlier petition.
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In response, the Minister for Education has constituted a committee to examine the concerns and submit 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 GTEC.
According to the Ministry, the committee will assess UTAG’s allegations and related matters to guide government action toward resolving the impasse.
The Ministry has urged all stakeholders to cooperate fully with the committee as it undertakes its work, emphasising its commitment to dialogue and the resolution of outstanding issues in the tertiary education sector.
The move is widely seen as part of the government’s efforts to de-escalate tensions with UTAG and prevent any disruption to academic activities across the country’s universities.