Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) has called for urgent reforms to Ghana’s teacher posting system, warning that Colleges of Education could face closure if the government fails to absorb the growing number of trained teachers.
At a press conference on April 22, TTAG President Nanija Devine described the government’s recent recruitment of 7,000 teachers as insufficient, urging authorities to expand hiring to accommodate all qualified graduates.
He raised concerns over the increasing backlog, noting that more than 45,000 trained teachers remain without postings, while over 65,000 students are currently enrolled in Colleges of Education. According to him, the situation is undermining confidence in the teacher training system and casting doubt on its sustainability.
Mr. Devine also reiterated the association’s demand for the restoration of automatic postings for trained teachers, stressing that delays in recruitment leave many graduates uncertain about their future.
He warned that if the government is unable to employ the backlog of trained teachers, authorities may have to consider shutting down Colleges of Education, describing the situation as one requiring urgent and decisive action.