Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has expressed confidence that the ongoing strike by teacher unions will be resolved soon, indicating that negotiations between the government and the unions have reached an advanced stage. Speaking at the 2026 Ghana Teacher Prize ceremony in Accra, she said she was encouraged by the progress made in the discussions and expressed hope that the ongoing engagements would bring an end to the impasse.
“I’m, however, encouraged by the progress made so far. Talks between government and the unions are well advanced and I am hopeful that the constructive engagements we have seen will lead us to a resolution very soon,” she said. The Vice President also underscored the important role teachers play in Ghana’s education system, describing teaching as “one of our most important professions.” She said the Ghana Teacher Prize offers an opportunity to celebrate excellence and recognise educators who “exemplify the very best of their profession.”
Professor Opoku-Agyemang also stressed the need for the country’s education system to keep pace with rapid technological advancements, particularly the growing impact of artificial intelligence. She said education must remain responsive to technological changes and assured that the government was committed to equipping teachers with the necessary skills to prepare students for a rapidly changing digital environment.
On reforms in secondary education, the Vice President disclosed that 99 schools previously operating under the double-track system have successfully transitioned to the single-track system. According to her, the development demonstrates the government’s commitment to gradually eliminating the double-track system across the country.
