The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) is demanding answers from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government on its unfulfilled promise to build 10,000 housing units for teachers.
Despite being included in the budget, the project has stalled, with no engagement with teacher unions as promised.
General Secretary of GNAT, Thomas Musah expressed concern over the lack of progress on the housing project.
“We are troubled by the delay in fulfilling this promise. We were expecting discussions with the government, but none have taken place,” he said.
Mr. Musah emphasized that GNAT is eagerly awaiting the fulfillment of not only the housing promise but other promises to teachers.
“We want to see action, not just promises. Our members are eager to see these commitments fulfilled,” he added.
GNAT has noted that its concerns, including improved working conditions and others concerns have been captured in the manifestos of both the NPP and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
“We are pleased that our concerns have been acknowledged, but it is one thing capturing it and the other thing implementing,” Mr. Musah said.
The Association has been advocating for policies that promote teacher welfare and development.
He reiterated GNAT’s commitment to working with the government to find solutions to the challenges facing teachers.
“We are willing to collaborate, but we also expect the government to fulfill its promises,” he said.
Source: Kodwo Mensah Aboroampa
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