The (GNAT) has strongly criticized the government’s decision to recruit only 7,000 teachers, describing the move as inadequate and deeply disappointing amid rising unemployment among trained educators.
According to GNAT, over 10,000 graduates from Colleges of Education and other tertiary institutions remain unemployed, making the current recruitment figure far below expectations. The Association emphasized that this situation contradicts earlier assurances made by the during the 2025 base pay negotiations, where commitments were given to expand job opportunities in the public sector—particularly within education.
Speaking at the Association’s National Council meeting held at , the National President, , expressed strong dissatisfaction with the current recruitment quota. He urged the government to significantly increase the intake to clear the growing backlog of trained but unemployed teachers.
Mr. Tachie also called for a more transparent, structured, and equitable posting system. He stressed that priority should be given to earlier graduates who have waited longer for placement, rather than focusing on newly trained teachers. According to him, failing to address this imbalance could heighten frustration and erode morale within the teaching profession.
Beyond employment concerns, GNAT highlighted a broader national implication. The Association warned that the increasing number of unemployed trained teachers could evolve into a potential security risk if left unaddressed. Idle but qualified youth, it noted, pose a challenge that requires urgent and strategic intervention.
GNAT is therefore calling on the government to reassess its recruitment strategy, honour its prior commitments, and take decisive action to ensure that trained teachers are fully integrated into Ghana’s education system. The Association maintains that empowering qualified educators is essential for strengthening the country’s human capital and driving sustainable national development.
