The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has called off its nationwide strike after reaching an agreement with the government.

The decision was made based on the commitment received from the office of Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

CETAG President, Prince Obeng Himeh explained that the association has given the government until October to address all the issues raised, including the demand for migration to university status, which the government has agreed to implement.

The strike, which began on June 14, saw teachers in 46 public colleges of education across the country lay down their tools, demanding better working conditions and remuneration packages.

The impasse has now been resolved through an agreement signed between CETAG and the government yesterday, after two months of industrial action.

The agreement comes after successful negotiations between CETAG and representatives from the Ministry of Employment, Labour Relations and Pensions (MELRP), the Ministry of Education (MoE), the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), and the Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF).

With the strike called off, academic activities are expected to resume in the affected colleges of education.