Staff of the Savannah College of Education in Daboya, Savannah Region, have called off their sit-down strike over delays in migrating their names onto the government’s public payroll.
The decision was announced by the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) and the Colleges of Education Non-Teaching Staff Association of Ghana (CENTSAG), with the suspension taking effect from November 1, 2026.
The two unions explained that the decision followed a series of interventions by key stakeholders, including the Savannah Regional Minister, who engaged the aggrieved staff on behalf of the President.
Other individuals and institutions that appealed for an end to the industrial action included the North Gonja District Chief Executive, traditional authorities, education officials, college management and the North Gonja District Police Commander.
According to the unions, the regional minister assured the staff that their concerns would be given the necessary attention and urged them to suspend the strike to allow further engagements.
They added that subsequent discussions with the college’s management had also produced some progress towards addressing the issues that triggered the industrial action.
Following these developments, members of both associations have been instructed to return to their respective duties while consultations and negotiations continue.
CETAG and CENTSAG Leadership to Meet GTEC Officials
As part of efforts to find a lasting solution, the leadership of CETAG and CENTSAG has been invited to meet the Director-General and Director of Budget of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
The meeting is expected to provide further clarification on the outstanding concerns and establish a clear roadmap, including timelines, for completing the staff migration process.
Particular attention is expected to be given to the 15 limited clearances, which remain a major issue in the ongoing payroll migration discussions.
Unresolved Concerns Remain Despite Strike Suspension
Despite suspending the industrial action, the unions have cautioned that the decision does not mean their concerns have been fully resolved.
They emphasised that the outstanding matters remain significant and assured members that their leadership would closely monitor the implementation of commitments made by the relevant authorities.
The associations also pledged to keep members updated on developments as negotiations and consultations progress.
Meanwhile, CETAG and CENTSAG have expressed gratitude to the Savannah Regional Minister, the Member of Parliament for Daboya/Mankarigu, the North Gonja District Chief Executive, education authorities, traditional leaders, the police, college management and other stakeholders for their efforts towards resolving the dispute.
They further commended their members for their unity, patience and commitment throughout the industrial action, while acknowledging the media for drawing public attention to their concerns.