The Technical Universities Senior Administrators Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) has announced an indefinite nationwide strike beginning Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
The move comes in response to what the Association describes as a “blatant breach of agreement” by government regarding the payment of a negotiated One-Time Research Allowance, which has remained unpaid for nearly 17 months.
The strike will see the suspension of administrative services across all 10 Technical Universities, halting critical operations necessary for the smooth running of the academic calendar, including admissions, examinations, and financial management.
At the heart of the dispute is government’s continued failure to release the allowance, which members of TUSAAG had anticipated following an agreement reached on July 10, 2024.
The allowance is considered vital for the career advancement of senior administrators, as it is intended to cover costs associated with mandatory research and publications required for promotions within the technical university system.
According to TUSAAG, the allowance is not a discretionary benefit but a binding obligation:
“The continued non-payment, the association says, constitutes a ‘blatant breach of agreement’ and demonstrates a lack of respect for the essential contributions of administrators to tertiary education in Ghana.”
The Association insists that the government’s failure erodes the professional standing and morale of its members, who provide indispensable support to higher education.
TUSAAG emphasized that the decision to strike was taken only after months of unsuccessful engagement with state agencies responsible for education and public sector remuneration.
The Association confirmed that discussions with the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) produced no concrete assurances. It further alleges that repeated efforts to meet with the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, have been consistently ignored or postponed.
“According to TUSAAG, letters, formal requests for dialogue, and repeated attempts to meet with the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, have reportedly gone unanswered or deferred, leaving them with no alternative but to resort to industrial action.”
The strike, involving administrators from every technical university nationwide, is expected to cause immediate disruption in tertiary administration. The total shutdown of services will affect:
- Finance Departments: Delaying salary and stipend payments, as well as the release of operational funds.
- Admissions and Registry: Suspending the processing of applications and student records.
- Examinations: Threatening the organization and timely release of results.
- Human Resources: Freezing staff recruitment, promotions, and disciplinary procedures.
Institutions such as Accra Technical University, Kumasi Technical University, Takoradi Technical University, Tamale Technical University, and others will be severely impacted, with thousands of students facing interruptions to the academic calendar.
Despite the scale of the action, TUSAAG maintains that its ultimate aim is to compel a meaningful response from government.
“Despite the industrial action, TUSAAG says it remains open to sincere and immediate dialogue to achieve a permanent resolution, stressing that the strike is aimed at compelling the attention and action that previous appeals have failed to secure.”
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