By Amoako Kwame
The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) has intensified its call for immediate reforms to the teacher posting system, warning that Colleges of Education could face closure if the government does not take swift action to employ the growing number of trained teachers.
The association said the increasing backlog of qualified teachers awaiting placement, coupled with limited recruitment efforts, is undermining confidence in the nation’s teacher training system and raising serious concerns about its long-term sustainability.
Speaking at a press conference held at the association’s national secretariat on Wednesday, April 22, TTAG President, Nanija Devine, described the government’s recent recruitment of 7,000 teachers as insufficient.
“The 7,000 figure is too small for our workforce, and for that matter, it should be increased to absorb all the qualified, trained teachers in the system. We are also making it a firm demand that the government must honour the automatic posting of trained teachers,” he said.
He underscored the scale of the challenge, noting that more than 45,000 trained teachers are still awaiting postings, while over 65,000 students are currently enrolled in Colleges of Education—raising concerns about the prospects of those still in training.
“Those currently in the Colleges of Education are over 65,000. If the 45,000 already in the system do not know when they will be posted, then what about those still in training? What is the essence of their education?” he asked.
Mr Devine cautioned that the situation requires urgent action.
“If the government is unable to employ the 45,000 trained teachers currently in the system, then the Colleges of Education may need to consider shutting down,” he said.
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That’s a bold stance on education. I’m curious how the government plans to address the situation if it comes to that.