GTEC directs public universities to reopen by October 16 despite ongoing strike

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed all public universities to reopen by Friday, October 16, 2026, despite ongoing industrial action involving the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) and TUSAAG.

The Commission acknowledged the administrative challenges arising from the industrial action but warned that the indefinite suspension of academic activities had far-reaching implications for students’ academic progress and university operations.

The directive follows an emergency meeting involving Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, representatives of the unions and GTEC on Monday, October 12, as efforts continue to resolve the outstanding grievances behind the industrial action.