Education ministry calls urgent meeting to resolve GAUA strike

The Ghana Education Ministry has convened an emergency gathering with the leaders of the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to address the protracted strike by university administrators, according to a press release issued on October 11, 2026. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2026, as announced by the Ministry's Press Secretary, Hashmin Mohammed.

Its purpose, as outlined in the statement, is to facilitate open and productive communication between the involved parties to arrive at a mutually satisfactory resolution of the labor dispute. The Ministry reaffirmed its dedication to resolving the issues raised by organized labor through its standard negotiation procedures and collaborative approach.

It emphasized the importance of all parties attending the meeting with sincerity and responsibility, taking into account the repercussions of the strike on students, university communities, and the nation at large. The Ministry also implored GAUA's leadership to utilize the meeting as an opportunity for substantive engagement with the pertinent stakeholders to swiftly resolve the deadlock.

It expressed optimism that the deliberations would yield a favorable outcome, enabling the resumption of normal academic and administrative functions at the impacted tertiary institutions.