Savannah College of Education apologises to GTEC for illegal staff strike

In a letter dated November 5, 2026, the College acknowledged its share of responsibility for the breakdown in institutional processes that allowed the industrial action to escalate.

Although the leadership of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) and the Colleges of Education Non-Teaching Staff Association of Ghana (CENTSAG) initiated the strike, Management said it regretted the disruption caused to GTEC, the Ministry of Education, students, parents, and other stakeholders.

“Management recognises that we share responsibility for the breakdown in institutional processes that allowed the situation to escalate,” the letter stated.

The apology was signed by the Acting Registrar, Muftau-Kola Fasasi, on behalf of the Principal.

The College expressed appreciation to GTEC for its intervention and support during the industrial action, particularly its efforts to facilitate dialogue and address outstanding concerns.

It also pledged to strengthen institutional discipline and ensure that staff welfare concerns are addressed through appropriate statutory and administrative procedures.

Management further committed to working with GTEC and other relevant authorities to ensure that the migration process and related issues are completed transparently and expeditiously.

The College also promised to improve internal communication and consultation mechanisms to prevent a recurrence of similar industrial action.

“Once again, accept our heartfelt apology for the disruption caused,” the letter said, adding that Management looked forward to continuing its collaboration with GTEC in the interest of staff and student welfare and the advancement of tertiary education in Ghana.