Bimbilla: College of Education students leave campus as CETAG strike continues

Students at Bimbilla College of Education are departing the campus due to the ongoing CETAG strike, which has left them stranded for three weeks.

With no end in sight, some students are running out of money and options.

The strike, which began on June 14, 2024, is due to the government’s delay in implementing an arbitral award and negotiated service conditions.

Despite an order by the National Labour Commission to call off the strike, CETAG remains resolute, insisting that their grievances be addressed.

The strike has resulted in a complete halt of academic and administrative activities, leaving the future of the academic calendar uncertain.

In an exclusive interview with Channel One News, students expressed frustration and uncertainty about their academic future.

The strike has affected students nationwide, with those at Bimbilla College of Education being no exception.

Final-year students fear that the academic calendar will be disrupted, impacting their graduation in September as first-year students are also concerned about the strike’s impact on their education.

Despite the challenges, some students are engaging in private studies to prepare for end-of-semester exams.

Meanwhile, Channel One News has learned that the next meeting to resolve the strike is scheduled for August 6, 2024.

Students are urging the government to heed the lecturers’ demands and facilitate their return to work, especially since it’s an election year.