The Coalition of Unemployed Veterinary Officers of Ghana has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the government, demanding satisfactory explanations and the subsequent deployment of the remaining 550 cleared veterinary officers, along with those who have completed their mandatory National Service.
Addressing a press conference at the Pong-Tamale Veterinary College, Abdul Ganiyu Iddrisu, President of the Coalition, expressed deep disappointment over the inexplicable delay in deploying the remaining 50% of promised officers, as directed by President Akufo-Addo.
While acknowledging the deployment of the first 50% of the promised officers, Iddrisu stressed the urgent need for the deployment of the remaining officers to address the critical shortage of veterinary personnel and its potential impact on public health and agricultural sustainability.
The group highlighted their frustration with the failure of successive attempts to engage the Ministry of Agriculture in constructive dialogue regarding the delayed deployment. Despite their efforts, inquiries remain unanswered.
The significance of their cause, particularly in light of recent disease outbreaks such as Avian Influenza and Anthrax, underscores the urgency of bolstering disease surveillance and veterinary services across the country.
In light of these pressing concerns, the Unemployed Veterinary Officers Coalition of Ghana implored the Minister of Food and Agriculture to expedite the deployment process or face peaceful protests at the Ministry’s premises until their demands are met. They emphasized that their overwhelming number of graduates are part of the voting population, and their impact cannot be underestimated.
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