UTAG to suspend nationwide strike 29 October

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has suspended its nationwide strike effective Tuesday, 29 October 2024.

The strike, which garnered significant attention, aimed to urge the government to ban all mining and prospecting in forest reserves, farms, and water bodies.

In a statement released on Thursday (24 October), UTAG emphasised the damaging effects of illegal mining on Ghana’s water bodies, forest reserves, agricultural lands, and livelihoods.

UTAG noted that it was their “civic responsibility to ensure that future generations of Ghana inherit a sustainable and healthy environment.”

“Our strike action has demonstrated significantly throughout the country our commitment to protecting and sustaining the environment for present and future generations.”

“… NEC after thorough deliberations, has directed to suspend the strike action effective Tuesday, 29th October 2024, and is seeking members’ affirmation or otherwise of this directive.”

Read the full statement below:

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