The Ahanta Language Orthography has been officially endorsed for use in educational institutions across Ahanta land, paving the way for the teaching, learning and future examination of the Ahanta language at the Basic and Senior High School levels.
The endorsement follows a comprehensive review of a paper submitted on the Ahanta Language Orthography and the work of the Ahanta Language Project Committee (ALPC).
After the assessment, a three-member review team was constituted to evaluate the implementation and impact of the orthography, particularly within schools participating in a pilot programme.
As part of the evaluation process, the team, together with the Basic Schools’ Coordinator of the Ahanta West Municipal Education Office and the Coordinator of the Ahanta Language Pilot Project, visited selected schools where the orthography is being used.
The team engaged teachers, learners, parents, traditional authorities, opinion leaders, church leaders and elders to assess the effectiveness and acceptance of the new writing system.
The review revealed that the Ahanta Language Orthography meets required academic and linguistic standards and that the pilot programme has produced positive results.
Teachers, learners and parents were found to be highly enthusiastic about the formal teaching of the indigenous language, while traditional leaders expressed strong support for the introduction of Ahanta language instruction across the Ahanta area.
Based on these findings, the Bureau has formally endorsed the use of the Ahanta Language Orthography in schools and for the development of learning materials.
The endorsement is considered a significant milestone toward making Ahanta an examinable subject within Ghana’s basic and secondary education system.
The Bureau has also indicated its readiness to certify educational materials developed using the approved orthography, further strengthening efforts to promote indigenous language education and cultural preservation in Ahanta land.
