I paid a working visit to the Ministry of Education with my Chief of Staff, Alex Segbefia, and my advisors. Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister for Education, and his deputy, Dr. Apaak, welcomed us. We were joined by the Ministry’s Chief Director, heads of agencies, and directors. This visit felt like a homecoming, because I once served as Minister for Education.
The Minister highlighted key achievements and ongoing priorities. Among them were plans to establish three new universities, expand support for basic education, and revolutionize STEM education by providing more equipment. He also addressed issues of indiscipline among students, stressing the importance of finding sustainable solutions. The No-Fees Stress policy and free tertiary education for persons with disabilities were noted as critical initiatives that need to be sustained for equity and inclusion.
In my remarks, I commended all staff and agencies for their dedication to the nation’s young people. I spoke about the importance of technical education at all levels and the need to embrace local language instruction to enhance understanding, as children learn best when the language of instruction aligns with the language spoken at home.
I stressed that education is a collective responsibility that requires collaboration across directors, agencies, teachers, and parents. Indiscipline in schools is a challenge and must be addressed collectively, so that schools remain spaces for healthy debate and the nurturing of open minds.
Finally, I urged all agencies under the Ministry to continue working together and share expertise to strengthen our education system. The government remains fully committed to providing an environment where students can reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s development.
