By Prince Nornorme
Golokuati (V/R), Oct. 12, GNA – Students and parents in Golokuati in the Afadzato South District of the Volta Region have commended the Government and teacher unions for reaching an agreement that led to the suspension of the nationwide teachers’ strike.
They described the decision by the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT) and the Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) to call off the industrial action as a major relief.
Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA) after visits to some schools, including Golokuati R.C. Basic School, to assess activities following the suspension of the strike, some parents said the industrial action had disrupted academic work and created uncertainty for learners and their families.
Madam Esi Adzowavi, a parent, expressed relief over the resolution of the impasse, saying a prolonged strike would have negatively affected teaching and learning.
“It is good news that teachers are returning to the classroom. Our children need consistent teaching to prepare well for their exams,” she said.
Mr Kwame Agbo, another parent, said the strike had imposed an additional burden on parents who had to make alternative arrangements for their children during school hours.
He urged the Government and the teacher unions to honour the terms of the agreement to avert future disruptions to the academic calendar.
Under the agreement, more than 40,000 promoted teachers are expected to receive their salary adjustments on October 16, 2026, while outstanding cases are to be addressed by the end of October.
Some students also expressed excitement over the suspension of the strike and said they were eager to resume academic work.
Master Kofi Atsu, a Junior High School pupil, said the absence of teachers had affected learning and expressed happiness over the resumption of classes.
The students appealed to their teachers to help them recover lost instructional hours and adequately prepare for their examinations.
The parents further called on education authorities to implement measures to minimise the impact of the strike on the academic calendar.
They expressed the hope that the full implementation of the agreement would restore confidence among teachers, parents, and students, and promote industrial harmony within the education sector.
They also urged the Government and teacher unions to continue using dialogue and consultation to resolve concerns in the interest of education and national development.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Lydia Kukua Asamoah