In a sudden and unprecedented move, the Savannah College of Education in Daboya, Ghana, has suspended all teaching and teaching-related activities effective immediately. This decision, announced on March 4, 2025, comes in response to student protests and blockades that have disrupted academic work on campus.
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According to the memo issued by the Vice Principal, students have been blocking access to lecture halls and refusing to participate in lectures, prompting the management to take drastic measures. The college is awaiting formal communication from the Students' Representative Council (SRC) assuring the readiness of students to resume academic work and guaranteeing the safety of tutors.
The management expects to receive a response from the SRC by the close of day on March 5, 2025. If no assurance is received within this timeframe, the college will announce its next course of action.
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In the face of uncertainty, the college leadership urges everyone to remain calm and patient. The safety and well-being of tutors and students alike remain the top priority.
The sudden suspension of teaching activities at the Savannah College of Education is an unprecedented measure aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of tutors. As the situation unfolds, the college community is urged to remain calm, patient, and cooperative.