GTEC directs Ghana’s public universities to reopen by October 16 and begin lectures on October 19

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed all public universities to reopen their campuses for the 2026/2027 academic year by Friday, October 16, despite any earlier decisions to postpone reopening. In a letter dated October 13, 2026, and signed by Deputy Director-General Prof. Augustine Ocloo on behalf of the Director-General, the Commission said academic activities, particularly lectures, must commence on Monday, October 19. The directive was issued on the authority of the Minister for Education. GTEC has also directed university managements to ensure that halls of residence, academic libraries, departmental registration desks and other essential student support facilities are fully staffed and operational by Thursday, October 15.