The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for reforms in Ghana’s academic curriculum to equip students with the requisite skills for the global economy.
He made the call during the official inauguration of the governing boards for the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NASIA) and the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) in Accra on Thursday.
The Minister tasked the newly inaugurated NaCCA board to align Ghana’s national curriculum with 21st-century demands, particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), as well as Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
He stressed that reforms in the education system are critical to preparing Ghanaian students to thrive in the global economy and contribute to national development.
“Our curriculum must be future-ready. I urge the NaCCA board to prioritize strengthening STEM and TVET education so our students are well-prepared for the Fourth Industrial Revolution,” he stated.
On the sidelines of the event, the Tamale South MP also raised concerns over the growing use of weapons among students, describing it as a troubling development that endangers both learners and teachers.
He called for a united front in tackling the rising tide of violence in schools and urged NASIA to strengthen its inspection mandate and work closely with school authorities and stakeholders to promote safety, discipline, and order in both basic and second-cycle institutions.
“The use of weapons by students is unacceptable. I expect NASIA to intensify its inspections and strictly enforce safety standards. Every child and teacher deserves a safe and secure learning environment,” Hon. Iddrisu emphasized.
The newly inaugurated boards are expected to offer strategic leadership and oversight to both NASIA and NaCCA—two institutions at the heart of the government’s broader education reform agenda.
Source: Kodwo Mensah Aboroampa
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