Allow us two weeks to resolve your concerns – Haruna Iddrisu appeals to CETAG

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) declared an indefinite strike on Monday, November 24, 2025, citing the government’s continued failure to fully implement the National Labour Commission (NLC) arbitral award issued on May 2, 2023. The strike, which affects all 46 Colleges of Education nationwide, has raised significant concern across the education sector.

In response, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has appealed to CETAG to suspend the industrial action, assuring that the government will address their outstanding grievances within two weeks. Speaking to journalists after a meeting with CETAG leadership on Tuesday, November 25, he emphasized that the issues at stake date back to 2022 and require urgent resolution. He explained, “I have asked them to consider calling off the strike and giving us two weeks to see what the state can do. It goes back to 2022, but we will fix it within the next two weeks. The ball is in their court.”

Furthermore, the Minister noted that negotiations are ongoing and acknowledged that the NLC had previously made a declaration and award in CETAG’s favour, which the government has yet to honour since 2022. He stressed that efforts are underway to remedy the situation, adding that the government is committed to finding a lasting solution.