The Ghana Education Service (GES) says it will engage relevant stakeholders to explore possible measures to recover lessons lost during the nearly two-week strike by teacher unions.
The Public Relations Officer of the Ghana Education Service, Daniel Fenyi said on Saturday, during an interview with Sir John on “Wonsom” on Akoma 87.9fm.
The strike, which began on September 25, 2026, was suspended last Friday 9th October 2026 following engagements between the unions and government stakeholders.
Mr Fenyi said the Service would work with stakeholders to determine the best approach to making up for the lost instructional time.
“We will engage all stakeholders to explore the best ways to make up for the lessons lost during the strike period,” he said.
He urged the public to give the relevant stakeholders and the GES time to assess the situation and consider practical solutions to prevent the disruption from adversely affecting the academic calendar.
“Let’s give the stakeholders and GES time to carefully consider the situation and find possible solutions to salvage the academic calendar,” he added.
He also explained that extending the academic calendar was not the only option available to recover the lost lessons.
According to the GES PRO, authorities could also consider shortening break periods or extending regular school hours to create additional instructional time for teachers and students.
“Academic extension isn’t the only way to make up for lost lessons. Break time could be shortened, or regular school hours extended,” Mr Fenyi stated.
His comments come amid concerns about the impact of the industrial action on teaching and learning, particularly as schools work to complete their academic activities within the planned calendar.
The GES is expected to engage stakeholders to determine an appropriate way forward, although no final decision on adjustments to the academic calendar has been announced in the remarks provided.
The proposed measures, if adopted, would be aimed at helping schools recover lost instructional time while minimizing further disruption to the academic calendar.
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