The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) has called on the government to provide a clear and definitive public timeline for the recruitment and posting of the 2022 backlog and the 2023 batch of trained teachers.

In a statement issued on January 2 addressed to the Minister for Education and other relevant authorities, TTAG expressed serious concern over the prolonged uncertainty surrounding the recruitment of professionally trained teachers who have completed their academic programmes, licensure examinations, and national service.

According to the Association, despite several follow-up engagements and formal correspondences with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance, the government has failed to publicly communicate a timeline for the recruitment of affected graduates.

TTAG said the absence of clear information continues to create anxiety and uncertainty among trained teachers awaiting posting.

The Association noted that the delay has broader implications for the education sector, particularly at the basic school level. While trained teachers remain unemployed, many schools, especially those in rural and underserved communities, are grappling with persistent staffing shortages.

TTAG stressed that timely communication and structured planning are essential to ensuring stability and efficiency within the education system.

As part of its call for action, TTAG urged the government to publicly communicate a recruitment and posting timeline on or before January 8, 2026, to all relevant stakeholders.

"TTAG wishes to state unequivocally that should the Government fail to provide the requested timeline by
the specified date, we will have no alternative but to advise ourselves to demand clarity and action on this
critical matter affecting the future of education in Ghana," it added.

TTAG reaffirmed its commitment to constructive engagement with government and other stakeholders, expressing hope that authorities will acknowledge the urgency of the issue and take the necessary steps to bring closure to the recruitment process in the interest of trained teachers and the national education system.