The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has expressed disapproval of the University Teachers Association of Ghana’s (UTAG) decision to embark on a strike at a crucial point in the academic calendar.
NUGS describes the move as counterproductive, arguing that it fails to resolve the core issues UTAG aims to protest.
According to NUGS, the strike does not offer a practical solution to pressing challenges, such as the fight against illegal mining, and instead disrupts the academic progress of students already burdened by several challenges. The union emphasized that the timing of the strike is especially problematic, as institutions are working to restore the academic calendar to its normal structure after disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
NUGS at a press conference on Tuesday, October 15, cautioned that halting academic activities at this time only jeopardizes the future of students and worsens the instability within the educational system. The union urged UTAG to reconsider its decision and explore more constructive ways to address their grievances without undermining students’ academic prospects.
The students body reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the academic interests of students and called on UTAG to adopt alternative approaches that would be more beneficial for all stakeholders in the education sector.