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The Ministry of Education is responsible for all policies on education, including apprenticeships and wider skills acquisition in Ghana.

We work to provide education that ensures equal opportunity for all, regardless of background or family circumstances.

12/11/2026

Ghana has called for stronger and lasting academic partnerships between African universities and scholars in the diaspora to strengthen higher education, promote research and drive development.

Delivering a keynote address on behalf of the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, at the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowships Programme Convocation in Accra, Prof. George K.T. Oduro highlighted the importance of turning brain drain into brain circulation by encouraging African scholars abroad to share their knowledge and expertise with institutions on the continent.

He also urged universities to preserve African identity while preparing students to compete globally, stressing the need for sustainable partnerships in research, technology, health, agriculture and innovation.

11/11/2026

Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has called for sustained investment, stronger collaboration and a collective commitment to improving foundational learning in Ghana. Speaking at the launch of the Foundational Learning Agenda 2026–2040 in Accra, she emphasised the importance of early literacy and numeracy, noting that strong foundations in reading and mathematics are essential for children's future academic success. She also stressed the need to address educational inequalities and strengthen the role of Ghanaian languages in early literacy instruction.

Building on the Vice President's call for sustained commitment, the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, reaffirmed government's determination to make foundational learning a national priority and ensure that every Ghanaian child acquires the essential skills for lifelong learning. He emphasised that meaningful improvements in education require long-term investment and commitment, cautioning against measuring the success of reforms within just two to four years.

He also called for stronger collaboration with development partners and other stakeholders to address persistent inequalities and improve learning outcomes across the country.

11/11/2026

Vice President speaks at Launch of the Government's Flagship Foundational Learning Programme

11/11/2026

Excerpts from speech made by Minister of Education, Hon Haruna Iddrisu during the Launch of the Government's Flagship Foundational Learning Programme

11/11/2026

Foundational Learning: The bedrock of Ghana's
Sustainable Future.

11/11/2026

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Foundational Learning: The bedrock of Ghana's Sustainable Future.

11/11/2026

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10/11/2026

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09/11/2026

The Deputy Minister for Education. Dr. Clement Abas Apaak has called for greater use of music and Ghanaian culture to improve teaching and learning and strengthen the cultural identity of young people.

He said extracurricular activities such as music and cultural performances could make learning more practical and meaningful while helping students develop creativity, confidence, and a better understanding of their cultural heritage.

The Deputy Minister made the call in an address delivered on behalf of the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, at the inauguration of the Advisory and Oversight Committee and the Technical Committee for the Extra Choir 2026 National Senior High School Choral and Cultural Festival.

He stressed the need for proper research and respect for cultural values in the presentation of Ghanaian traditions, languages, stories and music encouraging the committees to work closely with the Ghana Education Service, the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), the National Commission on Culture, the Ghana TVET Service, UNESCO and other relevant institutions.

He further called for transparency, accountability and the responsible use of resources in carrying out their duties expressing confidence that the initiative would help promote Ghanaian culture while supporting efforts to improve foundational learning.

09/11/2026

More than 60,000 teachers across the country have successfully completed the three-day Teacher Promotion Aptitude Test, with Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, describing the exercise as generally successful and incident-free. Dr. Apaak made this known after monitoring the examination at Presbyterian Boys’ Secondary School (PRESEC-Legon) in Accra, on behalf of the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu. He noted that reports from various parts of the country also pointed to a smooth and successful exercise.

Dr. Apaak reaffirmed the government’s commitment to creating opportunities for deserving teachers and other education-sector staff to advance their careers through promotion. He emphasised that the administration of President John Dramani Mahama, together with the Ministry of Education, remains committed to ensuring that eligible staff progress to higher professional ranks without unnecessary hindrances.

The nationwide Teacher Promotion Aptitude Test forms part of the Ministry’s efforts to facilitate career progression within the education sector. The successful completion of the exercise marks an important milestone in the promotion process and underscores the government’s commitment to recognising the dedication, hard work and professional growth of teachers across Ghana.

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Ministry Of Education K Block Ground/Kinbu Road
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0302683627

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https://moe.gov.gh/

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