The Coalition of Unemployed Trained Teachers (CUTT) has issued a stern appeal to the government, decrying what it describes as “deliberate neglect” of the 2023 batch of Colleges of Education graduates, who remain unemployed nearly two years after completing their training.
According to the aggrieved teachers, thousands of qualified graduates continue to languish at home, facing hunger, frustration, and depression — not because they lack the skills to teach, but because of government’s failure to grant the necessary financial clearance for their recruitment into the Ghana Education Service (GES).
In a strongly worded statement released, CUTT did not mince words:
“We are ready to serve Ghana, but our future is being held hostage by needless bureaucracy and silence from the very authorities who claim to care about education,” the statement read.
The coalition revealed that despite numerous letters, engagements, and meetings with the Ministry of Education and other relevant stakeholders, their recruitment process remains stalled, pending approval from the Ministry of Finance.
The teachers noted that their prolonged unemployment is not only affecting their livelihoods but also the quality of education in many schools across the country that continue to face teacher shortages.
“We are individuals with dreams, aspirations, and a passion for teaching,” CUTT emphasised. “We urge the government to consider our situation and provide opportunities for us to serve our nation.”
The coalition is appealing to the government to expedite financial clearance to enable their immediate posting, stressing that the country’s educational development depends on a steady supply of trained professionals ready to enter classrooms.
CUTT has also called on the media, civil society organisations, and the general public to help amplify their plight.
They are seeking interviews, feature stories, and broader coverage to bring their situation to the attention of policymakers who can act to resolve the issue.
“We are eager to contribute to the educational development of our country and are confident that with the government’s support, we can do so effectively,” the statement concluded.
The Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has yet to respond publicly to the coalition’s concerns, but the pressure is mounting for immediate action to absorb the 2023-trained teachers into the system as schools prepare for a new academic year
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