The Vice-Chancellors of Technical Universities of Ghana (VCTU-G) have called for restraint and constructive engagement in addressing current tensions within the tertiary education sector, stressing that regulatory oversight and university autonomy must co-exist.

In a statement issued by the Executive Secretary, Joseph Mensah Oti-Asirifi, the Association acknowledged the statutory mandate of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) under the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023), while reaffirming that public universities are established by their respective Acts of Parliament, which guarantee institutional autonomy exercised through Governing Councils and management structures.

The Association emphasised that university autonomy is vital, but it operates within a framework that ensures accountability and protects the wider interests of Ghana’s tertiary education system. VCTU-G acknowledged the legitimate concerns of staff and other stakeholders regarding governance and conditions of service, but urged that these issues be addressed through dialogue and collaboration rather than public confrontations or threats.

The Vice-Chancellors called on all parties, regulators, university authorities, and organised labour, to work together in a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect. They stressed that a stable and predictable environment is essential for supporting reforms, advancing institutional development, and contributing meaningfully to Ghana’s national growth.