The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has instructed its members to suspend their ongoing strike by October 29, 2024. This decision follows weeks of industrial action that has disrupted academic activities across public universities.
UTAG initiated the strike on October 10, 2024, in protest against the government’s perceived inaction regarding illegal mining (galamsey), which has severely affected many river bodies and forest reserves.
In a statement, the NEC urged UTAG members to return to the classroom. Meanwhile, tertiary students are expected to resume classes on November 1, 2024.
The strike has significantly disrupted academic activities nationwide, and the decision to suspend it comes as a relief to students and university administrators.
The NEC’s directive is aimed at restoring normalcy to the academic calendar, but UTAG’s concerns about galamsey remain unresolved. The association is expected to engage with the government on the issue.
