TUTAG to hold Extraordinary Congress on October 26 over ongoing strike

The Technical University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (TUTAG) is set to convene an Extraordinary Congress on Monday, October 26, 2026, to address proposals presented by the Vice-Chancellors of Technical Universities of Ghana (VCTU-G) in pursuit of resolving the ongoing industrial action. According to a letter dated October 23, 2026, TUTAG General Secretary Dr Francis Fonyee Nutsugah announced that the National Executive of the association would review and deliberate upon the proposals and stance of the vice-chancellors during the congress.

The situation arose following a dialogue between TUTAG and VCTU-G leadership on Thursday, October 22, as they strive to put an end to the strike that commenced on October 1. Dr Nutsugah expressed gratitude to the vice-chancellors for demonstrating their readiness to engage with the union and their dedication towards reaching a mutually satisfactory resolution.

He reiterated the National Executive’s resolve to engage in constructive dialogue and collaborate towards a resolution that both parties can endorse.

To facilitate consensus prior to the congress, TUTAG has encouraged VCTU-G members to communicate with chairpersons of their respective local chapters to garner their backing for a proposed suspension of the strike. Dr Nutsugah emphasized that these interactions with the local chapter chairpersons should be completed before the congress in order to secure a positive outcome.

This announcement follows VCTU-G's appeal to TUTAG to suspend the strike, citing its adverse effects on teaching and learning, student welfare, and the academic calendars of the technical universities. The vice-chancellors also urged the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to assist in achieving an early resolution of the outstanding issues through constructive engagement.