The Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana (PRETAG) has described government’s plan to recruit 7,000 teachers as inadequate, arguing that the figure falls short of addressing the country’s existing staffing challenges in the education sector.
Speaking to Citi News on Thursday, April 2, the association’s Communications Director, Kingsley Animadu, questioned the scope and fairness of the recruitment process, noting that many trained teachers remain unemployed after completing national service.
He said the announcement raises concerns about the criteria to be used in selecting beneficiaries of the recruitment exercise.
“It is not something that calls for any special celebration. You ask yourself how many of teachers have been not been employed after school? Out of which number is the government going to employ the 7000 and what is going to be the criteria? Because we are looking at all those currently at home and have completed their national service. Is it going to based on year of completion or regional basis? For me the number is still below expectation,” he said.
The government has announced plans to recruit 7,000 teachers nationwide as part of efforts to strengthen the education sector and address staffing gaps, particularly in underserved communities.
The announcement was made by the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, during a media briefing on Wednesday, April 1, where he outlined key details of the upcoming exercise.
According to the Minister, the recruitment portal will open on April 10, 2026, allowing eligible applicants to submit their applications.
