The Ministry of Education has held a week-long mid-year review session with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education in Koforidua, aimed at assessing progress, addressing challenges, and planning forward across the country’s education sector.
The session brought together all key agencies under the Ministry, each providing updates on their respective operations and interventions, ranging from early childhood education to tertiary-level reforms.
Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, delivered a sector-wide briefing to the Committee, highlighting achievements in expanding access, enhancing infrastructure, improving teacher training, promoting digital learning, and strengthening policy frameworks.
“Our commitment remains strong in ensuring that every Ghanaian child has access to quality education regardless of their background or location,” the Minister affirmed, citing ongoing reforms in foundational learning, TVET, STEM, and tertiary education.
The Deputy Minister for Education, Hon. Dr. Clement Apaak, also participated in the review, joining the Committee during a Q&A session and lauding the close collaboration between Parliament and the Ministry.
Institutions such as the Ghana Education Service (GES), National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), National Teaching Council (NTC), Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), and others gave detailed reports on progress made, innovative strategies, and challenges requiring policy support.
Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education, Hon. Nortsu-Kotoe Kwasi Peter, expressed satisfaction with the transparency of the presentations and reiterated Parliament’s commitment to strong oversight that ensures education policies result in real impact.
The review is expected to guide the Committee’s legislative decisions for the rest of the year and underscores the Ministry’s focus on transparency, accountability, and stakeholder collaboration in building an inclusive and resilient education system.
