The National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) has raised serious concerns over the rising incidents of violence against teachers in schools, warning that educators may resort to self-defence measures if the Ghana Education Service (GES) fails to act.
Speaking on Citi Eyewitness News on May 22, 2025, NAGRAT President Angel Carbonu emphasised the growing risks teachers face in unsafe school environments. He stressed that teachers must prioritise self-preservation and take necessary steps to protect themselves.
“The first order of life is self-preservation. If someone can arm himself and harm me, I should be able to come to school armed,” Carbonu stated.
His comments come amid a series of alarming incidents in which teachers have been physically assaulted or threatened by students, sparking widespread concern over discipline and security in schools. Carbonu did not mince words in expressing the frustration of teachers, stating:
“We will have to protect ourselves. We will have to make sure that no student kills us in the line of our duty.”
NAGRAT has sharply criticised the government and GES for what it describes as an inadequate response to escalating violence.
The association has warned that continued inaction could lead to dire consequences, insisting that authorities must take immediate and concrete measures to protect educators nationwide.
Among the key demands put forth by NAGRAT is the urgent implementation of security protocols to prevent attacks on teachers.
The association has also called for strict disciplinary measures against students involved in violent incidents, emphasising the need for a safer educational environment.
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