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The Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has urged students to develop an interest in studying mathematics since that was the easiest subject to study and clear their minds of the misconception that “mathematics was a difficult subject”. He explained that, once they clear their mind of the misconception that mathematics was a difficult subject, […]

This morning, I visited students of the St. Mary’s R/C Basic School at Korle Gonno. This school was where I observed last year’s National Tree Planting event. I promised to visit the students again and I am excited I was able to fulfill the promise today. I shared John Sackey and Lawrence Darmani’s ‘The Cockcrow’ […]

A twelve-member Sierra Leonean delegation early this week visited Ghana’s Education Ministry to interact, share ideas and exchange notes on best practices for the mutual benefit of the two countries. The delegation led by the Sierra Leone Minister for Education in charge of Basic and Secondary Education, Dr David Moinina Sengeh, also met the leadership […]

“To invest in people, prioritize education.” This theme for the 2023 International Day of Education highlights the importance of our work at the Ministry of Education. On this special day, I celebrate the power of education to bring people together, break down barriers and create a more peaceful and prosperous world. On this special day, […]

A survey conducted by FAKS Investigative Services, a research-based organisation has  corroborated the widely held public perception that Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum is one of the best performing ministers in the ruling New Patriotic Party’s government. According to the survey, the education minister is among three ministers who have put up impressive performance in their […]

The Country Director of the British Council in Ghana, Mr Nii Doodo Dodoo, has affirmed the British Council’s desire to renew an existing relationship with the Education Ministry to improve education development in the country. He explained that the relationship between the two institutions which dates back several years was being renewed to promote the […]

On Saturday, 21st January 2023 I joined the Vice Chancellor, staff, and management of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Ho for their 7th Graduation Ceremony.Also in attendance were the Agbogbomefia of Asogli state, Togbe Afede XIV, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Food and Drug Authority, Mrs. Delese Mimi Darko, and […]

Don’t let the huge investment in education go waste- Dr Adutwum to studentsThe Education Minister, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has advised students to remain focused and study hard so that the huge investment being made in the education sector does not go waste.He explained that if all students went to school regularly, attend all classes […]

At the beginning of every year, it is prudent to unite and praise God as we seek His face for renewed strength and wisdom.As a Ministry, we held a thanksgiving service at the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) on the 10th of January 2023.The service was themed “Restructuring Education for National Transformation: Our Role” (Isaiah […]

This year, 750,000 Primary 2 and 4 learners in public and some private schools participated in the National Standardized Test (NST) in Literacy and Numeracy from 5th to 16th December 2022. Last week, I visited Calvary Methodist 1 and 2 Basic Schools, Nii Amugi Basic School, and Grey Memorial Basic School all under the Nii […]