The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) has called on the government to urgently provide a clear and definitive timeline for the recruitment and posting of trained teachers across the country.
In a public statement dated January 2, 2026, the Association expressed deep concern over what it described as prolonged uncertainty surrounding the recruitment of professionally trained teachers who have completed their academic programmes, licensure requirements and national service.
According to TTAG, despite several follow-up engagements and formal correspondence with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance, there has been no publicly communicated timeline for recruiting the 2022 backlog and the 2023 batch of trained teachers. The Association said this lack of clarity continues to create anxiety among affected graduates and undermines confidence in the recruitment process.
“The continued delay affects trained teachers who have met all requirements but remain without clear information regarding their professional placement,” the statement noted.
TTAG warned that the situation has broader implications for Ghana’s education system. While qualified teachers remain unemployed, many basic schools, particularly in rural and underserved communities, continue to experience acute staffing shortages. The Association said the delays weaken efforts to improve education delivery and threaten the overall efficiency and stability of the sector.
As part of its call to action, TTAG urged the government to provide a clear public timeline for the recruitment and posting of the affected batches and to ensure that this information is communicated to all relevant stakeholders on or before January 8, 2026.
The Association further cautioned that failure to meet this deadline would compel it to explore further steps to demand accountability and action on the matter, which it described as critical to the future of education in Ghana.
Despite its concerns, TTAG reaffirmed its commitment to constructive engagement with government and relevant institutions. It expressed hope that authorities would recognise the urgency of the issue and take the necessary steps to bring clarity and certainty to the recruitment process in the interest of trained teachers and the national education system.