The Ministry of Education has established a three-member committee to investigate concerns raised by the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG), following escalating tensions within the tertiary education sector.
The move comes after UTAG, at a press conference on Monday, issued a 14-day ultimatum to government over what it described as unresolved grievances. The association called for the removal of top officials at the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, including the Director-General and Deputy Director-General, and demanded the withdrawal of certain directives it considers improperly issued.
UTAG also criticised government for failing to respond to an earlier petition addressing the concerns.
In response, the Minister for Education has tasked a committee to examine the issues and submit recommendations to 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, as well as Professor Mahama Duweijua, Board Chairman of GTEC.
According to the Ministry, the committee will review UTAG’s allegations and related matters and propose solutions to guide government action.
The Ministry has urged all stakeholders to cooperate fully with the committee to ensure a smooth and effective investigation process. It emphasised its commitment to dialogue and the resolution of outstanding issues in the best interest of tertiary education in Ghana.
The statement announcing the formation of the committee was signed by Press Secretary Hashmin Mohammed on behalf of the Minister.
The development signals government’s attempt to de-escalate tensions with UTAG amid concerns over the potential impact of the dispute on academic activities across the country’s universities.
Source: Wesleyannews.com
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