MoE to increase Colleges of Education trainees allowance to ¢800

The Minister for Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum has assured the leadership of the Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana (TTAG) to consider and discuss an increase in the allowance paid to teacher trainees in Colleges of Education.

Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum’s assurance comes after the TTAG leadership submitted a proposal for a significant increase in the allowance to GH¢800 to cushion the teacher trainees across the 46 government Colleges of Education.

Commenting on the Colleges of Education Teachers Association (CETAG) industrial strike action, he said CETAG leadership has been invited on July 5, 2024, on suitable solutions to the demands of tutors in the Colleges, to ensure swift resolution and resumption of academic activities.

The Minister in Charge of Education assured the Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana that he is committed to fulfilling CETAG’s demands, provided they demonstrate good faith and cooperate with the central government.

The Minister of Education also acknowledged the poor state of buses in various public Colleges of Education and pledged his attention to acquiring buses to improve transportation services.

He confirmed that the previous contract for abandoned and uncompleted infrastructure projects has been terminated and new contracts would be awarded. Progress on these projects he said will be made as quickly as possible.

The Education Minister and Bosomtwe Member of Parliament at the meeting with TTAG highlighted his commitment to transforming the education sector, with a specific focus on enhancing government Colleges of Education in the country.

Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum envisions creating a 21st-century learning environment within Colleges of Education and investing in student teachers to equip them with the skills and knowledge necessary for effective teaching.

The meeting provided a platform for the Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana (TTAG) to raise key concerns and receive assurances from the Minister regarding his commitment to addressing these issues.

While the immediate resolution of the CETAG strike remains crucial, the Education Minister’s plans for future improvements in Colleges of Education offer hope for a brighter future for teacher training in Ghana.