The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) has issued an urgent call to the government, demanding a clear and definitive public timeline for the recruitment and posting of the 2022 backlog and the 2023 batch of professionally trained teachers. In a statement issued on January 2, addressed to the Minister for Education and other relevant authorities, TTAG expressed grave concern over the prolonged uncertainty surrounding the employment of graduates who have successfully completed their academic programmes, licensure examinations, and national service.

According to the Association, despite repeated follow-up engagements and formal correspondences with both the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance, the government has consistently failed to publicly communicate a timeline for the recruitment of these affected graduates. This absence of clear information continues to generate significant anxiety and uncertainty among trained teachers awaiting posting, impacting their welfare and professional planning. The statement, signed by TTAG President Nanija Divine and General Secretary Victor Atsu Anyidoho, underscored the severity of the situation.

TTAG emphasized that the delay extends beyond individual hardship, carrying broader and critical implications for the education sector, particularly at the basic school level. While hundreds of trained teachers remain unemployed, many schools, especially those situated in rural and underserved communities, are grappling with persistent and serious staffing shortages. This directly affects teaching and learning outcomes, highlighting a stark paradox where trained educators are idle while educational institutions struggle for personnel.

Stresssing the importance of timely communication and structured planning for stability and efficiency within the education system, TTAG urged the government to publicly communicate a comprehensive recruitment and posting timeline to all relevant stakeholders on or before January 8, 2026. The Association warned, unequivocally, that "should the Government fail to provide the requested timeline by the specified date, we will have no alternative but to advise ourselves to demand clarity and action on this critical matter affecting the future of education in Ghana."

Teacher recruitment has been a recurring challenge in Ghana, often attributed to fiscal constraints and public sector employment ceilings. However, education stakeholders consistently argue that the timely posting of trained teachers is crucial for improving access to quality education, especially in foundational schooling. TTAG reaffirmed its commitment to constructive engagement with government and other stakeholders, expressing hope that authorities will acknowledge the urgency of the issue and take necessary steps to bring closure to the recruitment process, benefiting both trained teachers and the national education system.