The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) has directed all teacher trainees across the country to remain at home following the continuation of the industrial action by the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG).
The directive follows a notice from the National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) and comes amid the absence of a resolution to the ongoing strike, which has disrupted teaching and learning in public colleges of education.
In a press release, TTAG stated that trainees should stay away from campus until the strike is officially called off and normal academic activities fully resume.
“The National Secretariat of TTAG hereby advises all teacher trainees to remain at home until the strike action is officially called off and teaching and learning fully resume,” the statement said.
The Association assured its members that its leadership is actively engaging with relevant authorities and key stakeholders to achieve a lasting solution to the issues that triggered the strike.
“Leadership remains actively engaged with the relevant authorities and stakeholders and is firmly committed to pursuing a permanent and sustainable resolution to the issues underlying the strike until normal academic activities are restored,” TTAG emphasized.
The ongoing industrial action continues to disrupt the academic calendar, and teacher trainees have been urged to remain patient while negotiations continue.
The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) additionally reassured the Level 400 teacher trainees that their macro-teaching programme will continue despite the ongoing strike by the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG).
Addressing concerns about potential disruptions, TTAG stated that it is working closely with the National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) to ensure that the programme remains unaffected. The Association emphasized that the approved duration of the macro-teaching exercise remains intact, expressing confidence that the industrial action will not interfere.
“TTAG strongly believes the ongoing strike will not affect the macro-teaching,” the statement said.
However, the Association noted that if the strike extends beyond 9 February 2026, a final decision regarding the programme will be made in consultation with the relevant authorities.
Until then, Level 400 teacher trainees have been encouraged to continue with their macro-teaching and to rely solely on official communication from TTAG for guidance.
TTAG’s assurance comes as the wider teacher trainee population remains on strike, following advice to stay home until normal academic activities resume.
