UniMAC postpones 2024/2025 academic year amid ongoing staff strikes

The University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) has indefinitely postponed the start of the 2024/2025 academic year due to the ongoing strike by administrative workers’ unions across public universities in Ghana.

The striking groups include the Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU), the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG), and the Federation of Senior Staff Association of Ghana (FUSSAG).

The strike, which commenced on Monday, September 16, 2024, stems from unresolved issues such as the failure of the Controller and Accountant General's Department (CAGD) to implement approved vehicle maintenance and off-campus allowances, despite receiving approval from the Ministry of Finance in August 2024.

In a statement issued on Thursday, September 26 2024,  UniMAC confirmed that the academic year, initially scheduled to begin on September 30, 2024, will be delayed until further notice.

“Management deeply regrets any inconvenience this may cause and assures the UniMAC community that we are closely monitoring the situation,” the statement added

The university confirmed that admission processes for prospective students, short courses and special programmes will continue as scheduled.