The Management of Savannah College of Education in Daboya has formally apologised to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) following an industrial action embarked upon by staff of the institution without authorisation.
The sit-down strike, which was initiated on October 27, 2026, was suspended on November 1, 2026, after disrupting activities at the college.
In a letter dated November 5, 2026, the college acknowledged its responsibility for the institutional lapses that contributed to the escalation of the industrial action.
Although the strike was initiated by the leadership of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) and the Colleges of Education Non-Teaching Staff Association of Ghana (CENTSAG), Management admitted that its handling of the situation also contributed to the breakdown of established administrative processes.
The institution expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to GTEC, the Ministry of Education, students, parents and other stakeholders.
In the letter, Management stated: “Management recognises that we share responsibility for the breakdown in institutional processes that allowed the situation to escalate.”
The apology was signed by the Acting Registrar, Muftau-Kola Fasasi, on behalf of the Principal.
Management also commended GTEC for its involvement during the strike, particularly the Commission’s efforts to encourage dialogue and help resolve the outstanding concerns that led to the industrial action.
As part of measures to prevent similar occurrences, the college pledged to improve institutional discipline and ensure that matters relating to staff welfare are addressed through established legal, administrative and statutory procedures.
The institution further assured GTEC of its commitment to collaborating with the Commission and other relevant authorities to facilitate the transparent and timely completion of the migration process and resolve associated challenges.
Additionally, Management promised to strengthen communication and consultation with staff to ensure that grievances are properly addressed before escalating into industrial disputes.
Reaffirming its regret over the disruption, the college stated: “Once again, accept our heartfelt apology for the disruption caused.”
Management also expressed its desire to maintain a productive working relationship with GTEC, emphasising that cooperation among the relevant stakeholders remains essential to protecting staff and student welfare and promoting the development of tertiary education in Ghana.
The apology comes as the institution seeks to restore normal administrative and academic operations following the industrial action.
Savannah College of Education apologises to GTEC for illegal staff strike
