The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) has expressed deep concern over the prolonged delay in recruiting the 2022 backlog and 2023 batch of trained teachers into the classroom.
According to TTAG, these graduates have diligently completed their academic training in the Colleges of Education, successfully passed the Ghana Teacher Licensure Examinations, and faithfully undertaken their mandatory National Service.
Having fulfilled all statutory requirements, they now await recruitment — a process the association says has been “unduly delayed,” creating widespread anxiety, hardship, and a sense of neglect among trained teachers.
TTAG emphasized that while classrooms across the country continue to grapple with teacher shortages, licensed and qualified graduates remain idle and uncertain about their future.
The association warned that such delays not only demoralize trained teachers but also erode confidence in Ghana’s commitment to prioritizing education as a pillar of national development.
“Education is the foundation of national development, and teachers remain central to its success,” TTAG stated, describing the situation as “disheartening and unacceptable.”
In a formal appeal, TTAG is calling on the Ministry of Education, the Ghana Education Service (GES), and the Ministry of Finance to urgently:
- Expedite the recruitment and posting of the 2022 backlog and the 2023 batch of trained teachers.
- Communicate clear timelines to all stakeholders to restore confidence and reduce anxiety among affected graduates.
- Ensure transparency in the entire recruitment process to allow the teachers to plan their lives with dignity and certainty.
The association reaffirmed its commitment to dialogue and collaboration with relevant authorities but stressed that immediate action is needed to resolve the matter.
“The welfare of teachers must not be overlooked, for the strength of our educational system depends on the timely engagement of its human resources,” TTAG concluded.
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