Category: MOE News

MINISTER OF EDUCATION HOSTS SIERRA LEONEAN DELEGATION ON EDUCATIONAL BENCHMARKING VISIT.

The Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has welcomed a visiting delegation from Sierra Leone who paid a courtesy call to understudy Ghana’s educational system. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Education, provided an opportunity for the Sierra Leonean officials to learn from Ghana’s advancements in teacher professionalization, licensing, and professional development.The engagement commenced […]
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UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION DELEGATION ENGAGES HON.HARUNA IDDRISU ON KEY ISSUES.

Accra, 24th February, 2025 – The Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has assured the leadership of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) of government’s commitment to integrating UEW-trained teachers into the Ghana Education Service (GES). This assurance was given during a courtesy call by a UEW delegation, led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Stephen Jobson […]
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PRESIDENT MAHAMA OPENS NATIONAL EDUCATION FORUM IN HO.

19th February 2025- Ho -The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a three-day National Education Forum in Ho, the capital of the Volta Region. The forum, themed “Transforming Education for a Sustainable Future,” brings together key stakeholders, including teacher unions, civil society organizations, faith-based groups, traditional authorities, and students, to discuss the transformation […]
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GOVERNMENT STRENGTHENS PARTNERSHIP WITH PLAN GHANA TO ENHANCE TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

Accra, Ghana, 13th February 2025– The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) through a renewed partnership with Plan Ghana and its international affiliates. The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, in a meeting with representatives from Plan Ghana and Plan International Korea, lauded the organization’s […]
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MINISTER FOR EDUCATION RECEIVES UNICEF DELEGATION, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVE EDUCATION.

Accra, February 3, 2025 The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, welcomed a delegation from UNICEF at the Ministry of Education’s conference room. The courtesy visit underscored the long-standing partnership between UNICEF and the Ministry in advancing key educational policies and reforms in Ghana.Hon. Haruna Iddrisu acknowledged UNICEF’s vital role in shaping and supporting Ghana’s […]
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World Bank Pays Courtesy Call on Education Minister

A delegation from the World Bank, led by Country Director Rob Talierco, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu. The team congratulated the Minister on his appointment and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ghana’s education sector. Discussions focused on ongoing World Bank-funded projects and areas for enhanced collaboration, including policy […]
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MINISTER-DESIGNATE FOR EDUCATION VETTED BY PARLIAMENT

The Minister-Designate for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, was today vetted by Parliament. Answering questions relating to the Manifesto of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Hon. Iddrisu reiterated the commitment of the government to undertake a stakeholder forum to review the Free SHS program, which he opined was one of the boldest steps in wanting to transform […]
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MINISTER OF EDUCATION INAUGURATES NATIONAL EDUCATION FORUM PLANNING COMMITTEE

Accra, Ghana, 4th February 2025 The Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has today inaugurated an eight-member planning committee for the upcoming National Education Forum. The committee, composed of distinguished educationists and policymakers, has been tasked with addressing critical challenges in Ghana’s education sector and shaping policies to ensure sustainable and equitable educational reforms.In his […]
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Empowering Education: Transforming Junior High Schools in Ghana

The Minister Recently had the privilege of visiting the newly completed Sunyani Model STEM Junior High School (JHS). The experience was nothing short of exhilarating. As he walked through the halls, witnessing the project’s progress, he felt a sense of pride and hope for our educational future. The Sunyani Model STEM JHS follows the same […]
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