At the inauguration of the governing boards for the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NASIA) and the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) in Accra, Education Minister Hon. Haruna Iddrisu delivered a stern warning over growing violence in schools and called for urgent reforms to align education with future workforce demands.
The Minister condemned the troubling rise in weapon possession among students, describing it as a “serious threat to safety and learning.” He directed NASIA to strengthen its school inspection duties and collaborate with school authorities to curb indiscipline and ensure safety protocols are strictly enforced.
> “The presence of weapons in schools is alarming. NASIA must enforce stricter safety inspections so our schools remain safe spaces for both learners and teachers,” he stated.
Turning his attention to curriculum development, Hon. Iddrisu challenged the newly inaugurated NaCCA board to spearhead reforms that would position Ghanaian students competitively in a global digital economy. He particularly emphasized the need to strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, along with Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
> “We must future-proof our curriculum. STEM and TVET must be central to our national strategy,” he said, noting that curriculum alignment is crucial for national development and industrial growth.
The new boards are expected to guide NASIA and NaCCA through strategic reform efforts as part of the government’s wider agenda to transform Ghana’s education system into one that is safe, inclusive, and future, ready.
