In 1970, about (80) graduate teachers assembled at the university of cape coast to discuss the possibility the possibility of forming a separate union form the Ghana National Association of Teachers .

This was because almost all the leaders of GNAT at that time were non –graduate teachers. The Graduate Teachers were not happy with rends of events.
I was then teaching at the Presbyterian training college, Akropaon i want to put on record that I was vehement against the decision to break away . After a very lengthy and hot debate we unanimously agreed to remain with the mother union GNAT.

This goes to explain the fact that the idea of an Association of Graduate Teachers started some thirty –six (36) year ago.We decided at cape coast to remain and build up GNAT.
In fact our remaining with GNAT has helped in my many ways we are were instrumental in the formation of the Ghana Education Service.

We also assisted the association to chalk many successes for teachers it is therefore sad that the current NAGRAT is throwing dust into the eyes of the people of this country it is my wish that the leadership of GNAT will do all within their power to keep the membership intact and continue to organize workshop particularly on GNAT to let then members know much about the association land it stands for.

Thank you
Debi Dankwa
(Former Director of Education & GNAT Activist)