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Civil Service Council pays courtesy call on Education Minister
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to advancing national development through quality education, describing investment in education as an...
2026 BECE: Education Minister calls for review of exam paper transportation after Sefwi Wiawso...
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for immediate reforms within the Ghana Education Service (GES) after question papers arrived late at Boako...
Eight teachers convicted over BECE malpractice as Education Minister warns candidates
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed that eight teachers and invigilators have been convicted and sentenced for their involvement in examination malpractice...
Education minister tours BECE centres in Sefwi
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has begun a monitoring tour of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the Sefwi area of the...
Education Minister sends goodwill message to 2026 BECE candidates
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has extended his best wishes to candidates across the country ahead of the start of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate...
Education Minister directs GTEC to withdraw letters on post-retirement contracts
The Minister for Education has directed the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to immediately withdraw its earlier letters concerning post-retirement contracts for academic senior...
Education Minister inaugurates committee to oversee establishment of new universities
A committee has been inaugurated to oversee the establishment of new public universities and the expansion of existing tertiary institutions across the country as...
Shatta Wale meets Education Minister over Student Loan Trust Fund 20th anniversary plans
Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale is set to collaborate with the Student Loan Trust Fund as part of activities marking the Fund’s 20th anniversary.
The partnership...
Education Minister backs nationwide NHIS Quiz for SHS students to boost health awareness
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has endorsed a nationwide sensitisation initiative and inter-regional quiz competition on the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) following...
Education Minister sets up committee to probe UTAG allegations against GTEC leadership
The Ministry of Education has responded to concerns raised by the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) by establishing a three-member committee to investigate...
BECE candidates to select SHS after results are released – Education Minister
The Government of Ghana has announced a major change to the school placement process, with Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) candidates now expected to...
Deputy Education Minister commends top WASSCE candidates, urges discipline
Deputy Minister for Education Clement Apaak has congratulated Ghana’s top-performing candidates in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination, urging them to maintain discipline...
Inclusive education driving excellence – Deputy Education Minister at President’s Independence Day Awards
The Deputy Minister for Education, Clement Abas Apaak, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to inclusive and equitable education during this year’s President’s Independence Day...
Education Minister engages stakeholders to finalise proposed 2026 GETFund allocation framework
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has held a high-level meeting with key stakeholders to review and finalise the proposed allocation formula for the...
GCTU Unions petition Education Minister over Governing Council dispute
Labour unions at the Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) have petitioned the Minister for Education, calling for the immediate reconstitution of the University’s Governing...
Quantum Science is key to Africa’s future – Education Minister
Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has underscored the critical role of quantum science and innovation in shaping global development, stressing that education remains the...
Education Minister proposes ‘Our Day’ cultural wear in schools after Mahama’s fugu buzz
Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has proposed a nationwide cultural dress day for Ghanaian students, inspired by President John Dramani Mahama’s recent appearance in...
Deputy Education Minister raises alarm over dormitory fire outbreaks in Northern Region
Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, has expressed grave concern over the rising incidents of fire outbreaks that have destroyed girls’ dormitories in...
Education Minister reaffirms push for indigenous languages in schools
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has reiterated the government’s commitment to integrating Ghana’s indigenous languages into the national education system, stressing that language...
Education Minister donates GH₵100,000 to Ga Mantse’s Education Fund
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has donated GH₵100,000 to the Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II’s Education Fund to support the academic...
Deputy Education Minister directs GES to act on video of SHS students displaying charms
The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Apaak, has directed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to take immediate action following the circulation of a...
Sex is biological – Education Minister addresses controversial ‘gender identity’ definition
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has clarified that references to sex within Ghana’s education system must strictly be based on biological identity at...
Ntim Fordjour demands Education Minister appear before Parliament over gender identity definition in SHS...
Former Deputy Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has called on the Minister of Education to...
Deputy Education Minister raises alarm over schools built without toilets
Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Apaak, has expressed concern over the construction of school projects without proper toilet facilities, describing it as a...
Deputy Education Minister engages stakeholders to resolve UG fees hike dispute
Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, says government has begun formal engagement with key stakeholders over the recent adjustments in fees at the...
Education Minister inaugurates Governing Board of Ghana Scholarships Authority
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has inaugurated the Governing Board of the Ghana Scholarships Authority, established under Act 1149 and approved by President...
Economic realities hinder full funding for research – Education Minister
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has stated that current economic challenges make it difficult for the government to commit 0.5 per cent of...
Prof. Jane Naana began past questions training before I became Education Minister – Napo...
Former Minister of Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has revealed that efforts to help students improve exam performance began before his tenure, led by...
I’m the only Education Minister who added Frafra to Ghana’s language of study –...
Vice-presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and former Education Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has revealed that he remains the only minister...
Education Minister raises alarm over students using government iPads to access pornography
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has raised serious concern over reports that some senior high school students are using government-issued digital tablets to access pornographic...
Education Minister pledges major reforms for special needs education
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced plans for a sweeping overhaul of funding for special needs education in Ghana, assuring stronger financial...
Wesley Girls’ case: No right is divisible; we won’t deny any girl her faith...
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has reaffirmed government’s commitment to protecting the religious rights of all students in Ghana, including Muslim students currently at the...
Education Minister announces free education for all special needs learners from 2026
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has unveiled an ambitious plan to expand government support for learners with special needs nationwide, including a proposal to introduce...
Gov’t to recruit 6,100 teachers from 2023 cohort – Education Minister
Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has addressed the peaceful demonstration by unposted teachers who took to the streets on Wednesday, calling for immediate postings.
Speaking...
Government to provide 50,000 housing units for teachers – Education Minister
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has reaffirmed government’s dedication to fulfilling President Mahama’s pledge to improve teacher welfare through the provision of adequate...
New teacher management information system to transform development – Education Minister
In a major step toward transforming teacher management and professional development in Ghana, the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced the introduction of...
Deputy Education Minister hit with sad news
Deputy Education Minister and Builsa South MP, Dr. Clement Apaak, has announced the passing of his father, John Azundam Apaak.
Senior Apaak passed away in...
Education Minister orders halt to unapproved fee hikes by public universities
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has instructed the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to issue a firm directive to all public universities to...
Education Minister orders GTEC to stop unauthorised fee increases in public universities
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to instruct all public universities to immediately stop any unauthorized...
Education Minister laments poor reading culture, pledges more libraries in schools
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has expressed concern over the declining reading culture in Ghana, calling it a major setback to learning outcomes...