Savannah Regional Minister Saeed Muhazu Jibril said plans were afoot to ensure that the ongoing strike by teachers' unions did not adversely affect the education calendar. Speaking during a visit to Damongo School and Ndewura Jakpa Senior High, he said the Regional Liaison Council would continue to liaise with all relevant stakeholders to improve student well-being and academic efficiency. Mr Jibril also charged students to make the most of their time by setting up study groups and contacting administrators for assistance when needed. “We have come here to urge you to behave as the future of this country is in your hands. “Do not use this short time without teachers to do bad things. Use it to improve yourself, ”he told the students. Four teachers' unions have announced a nationwide strike - from Monday, July 4 - over demand for the Cost of Living Allowance (COLA). The unions, including the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), the Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers Ghana (CCT), demand 20% of their basic salary. They blamed their industrial action for the government's failure to pay for COLA, which they said would help reduce the impact of rising living costs. Responding to a complaint by the Damongo SHS principal about the challenges and kitchen staff due to the strike, Mr Jibril hopes the grievances raised by the striking parties will be resolved soon. He also commended the school authorities for their efforts to maintain a positive attitude and to keep the students in awe. On the other hand, the Savannah Regional Director of Ghana Education Service (GES), Hajia Katumi Natogmah Attah, urged students to calm down and take their studies seriously. He emphasized that the letter was not a signal of a formal antitrust inquiry into the curriculum.

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