The Ministry of Education will meet the leadership of the Ghana Association of University Administrators and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission today, Monday, October 12, for an urgent meeting to resolve the ongoing industrial action across public universities in Ghana. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Ministry’s conference room in Accra.
The meeting is expected to provide a platform for constructive dialogue towards an amicable resolution of the impasse that has disrupted academic activities at the University of Ghana and other tertiary institutions. Key issues on the table include unpaid Book and Research Allowance, promotion arrears and conditions of service for university administrators.
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In a press statement signed by Mr Hashmin Mohammed, Press Secretary, the Ministry said the government remained committed to addressing the concerns of organised labour through established negotiation mechanisms and constructive engagement. The statement emphasized that government values the role of university administrators in tertiary education management.
In a press statement dated Monday, 12th October, 2026, the Ministry assured students, parents and stakeholders that every effort is being made to prevent further escalation of the strike. The Ministry appealed to the Ghana Association of University Administrators to consider the academic calendar and the welfare of students while negotiations continue.
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Stakeholders in the education sector have welcomed the urgent meeting, describing it as a step in the right direction towards restoring calm on university campuses. The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission is expected to provide updates on arrears validation and payment timelines during the engagement.
Howedey.com will continue to monitor the meeting and provide live updates as government and university administrators seek a lasting solution to the industrial action affecting tertiary education in Ghana.
