Government and Teachers commended for resolving Single Spine impasse

Mr Tettey Nettey, President of Meridian Pre-University on Saturday commended the Government and teachers for amicably resolving the operational hiccup encountered during the migration of teachers onto the Single Spine Salary Structure.

“The education of the youth is very crucial for the survival of any nation, therefore Ghanaian children must not suffer unduly for administrative and policy hiccups through intermittent strike by teachers.

“It was refreshing that both parties exhibited high sense of maturity and urgency in correcting the anomalies which occurred last month,” Mr Nettey told news men in Accra.

Mr Nettey urged the Government, National Association of Graduate Teachers and Ghana National Association of Teachers to demonstrate their commitment to the accord and adhere to timelines in resolving any other outstanding issues.

He said teachers played a crucial role in the promotion of education in every nation and as such nothing should be made to compel them to withdraw their services at any given period.

The President of Meridian Pre-University also called on the West African Examination Council (WAEC) and other stakeholders to ensure that the on-going West Africa Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and Basic Education Certificate Examination are conducted with limited infractions.

The WAEC has indicated that it was set to organize both examinations from April to May this year.

Mr Nettey also cautioned candidates to avoid examination malpractices and any other acts that may force authorities to cancel their results.

The first batch of students, under the Senior High School four-year Education Programme will on April 6 begin the 2011 WASSSCE.

Source: GNA