The National Union of Ghana Students says Ghana’s educational sector faces imminent catastrophe unless government reverts the academic calendar for secondary education to four years. NUGS insists statistics indicate SHS students under the four year programme perform better and over 70 per cent of them gained admission to universities compared with less that 40 percent of SHS students under the three year programme. A statement signed by NUGS President, Peter Kwasi Kodjie said their demand is non-negotiable and their last resort will be series of demonstrations if no concrete decision is taken by June this year. In a later interview with Joy News’ Eric Ahianyo he said facilities at the universities are already overstretched, adding, “There is no way the facilities at present can accommodate even a year group not talk of two year groups at a time.” According to him the only way to remedy the infrastructure constraints and to improve upon education delivery in the country is to revert to the four years. He warned if no concrete decision is made NUGS will have option but to resort to series of demonstrations. The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools, CHASS acknowledged some of the concerns raised by NUGS but is urging them to exercise restraint. CHASS President, Samuel Ofori-Adjei told Joy News he will constitute a panel next month to find solutions to the problems. “I will plead with NUGS to soften their stance as we of CHASS look at the issues,” he said.