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Prez. Mahama Promises Pay & Pension Boost!

President Mahama just opened the GNAT Conference with a bold vow to overhaul the Single Spine Salary Structure. He pledged to fix "crooked" pay gaps and reform pension schemes for a dignified retirement.
Pay: Total salary review for fairness.
Pensions: Resolving all 3-tier grievances.
Safety: Zero tolerance for teacher assault.
The era of underpaid educators is over!

BREAKING: 3,282 Desks Land at Labone SHS!

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has moved swiftly to address the critical furniture crisis at Labone Senior High School in Accra.
Following recent reports of newly admitted Form One students being forced to sit on the floor or use cramped dining hall benches for lessons, the MoE confirmed this morning the delivery of over 3,000 mono desks (the school had requested 3,282).
This urgent action, facilitated by GETFund, ensures that every Labone student will now have a safe and conducive place to learn, marking a major relief for students, parents, and teachers. This intervention is part of the government's wider commitment to closing infrastructure gaps across second-cycle institutions nationwide.

Government Set to Extend Play-Based Learning Nationwide- Deputy Education Minister

Following the Duke of Edinburgh’s visit, Deputy Education Minister Hon. Dr. Clement Apaak announced a national shift in early education today at Presbyterian Women's College at Aburi.
Ghana is officially scaling its play-based learning approach nationwide, with the government planning the full national rollout to move children from rote memorization to active knowledge construction.
The Impact:
Cognitive Boost: Enhances critical thinking and problem-solving.
Socio-Emotional: Cultivates empathy and social skills. Future-Ready: Instills a lifelong love for exploration and discovery.
This commitment ensures every Ghanaian child is equipped with the creativity and mental flexibility required for the 21st century!

Updates from the 2025 Ghana's National Education Forum . The forum, led by Professor George K.T. Oduro.

HUGE Boost for Education!

Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson, while presenting the 2026 Budget in Parliament, announced a massive allocation of GH₵ 33.3 billion to the Ministry of Education for its activities next year!
This historic investment underscores the government's commitment to quality education, infrastructure expansion (to end Double Track!), and sustained reforms across all levels. This funding is crucial for enhancing learning outcomes and securing the future of the nation's youth.
Education remains the priority!

Double Track to End in 2 Years!
Great news for students, parents, and teachers! Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson, speaking during the 2026 Budget presentation, announced a firm timeline to eliminate the Double Track System (DTS) in Senior High Schools (SHS).
The government is committing to ending the system within the next two years through accelerated infrastructure projects, ensuring every student has access to quality, single-track education. This move aims to restore the full academic calendar and enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
A decisive step towards full capacity and improved education!

Prez Mahama directs all Schools to Buy Local!

In a major economic and agricultural policy shift, the government has announced a sweeping directive mandating all educational institutions, from basic schools to senior high schools, to exclusively source key food items locally.
Finance Minister Dr. Ato Forson, speaking during the 2026 Budget presentation, revealed the order came directly from President John Dramani Mahama.
"All schools... are now mandated to purchase only locally produced rice, maize, chicken, and eggs," Dr. Forson stated. He described the move as a "direct, decisive intervention" to create a guaranteed market for Ghanaian farmers and poultry producers, aiming to revitalize the local agriculture sector and ensure national food security.
The directive, which will take effect immediately, is seen as a cornerstone of the President's vision for a resilient, self-sufficient Ghana.

€5M Green Tech Centre Launched in Kumasi

Today, the Ministry of Education celebrated a major milestone as Minister Hon. Haruna Iddrisu and German President H.E. Frank-Walter Steinmeier jointly cut the sod on the new Centre of Excellence for Green Technologies at the Kumasi Technical Institute (KTI).
The facility, backed by a generous €5 million grant from Germany, will serve as a crucial hub for high-quality TVET training across the Ashanti Region. This initiative is a powerful commitment to equipping our youth with modern, future-proof skills in areas like sustainable plumbing, mechanics, and electronics, ensuring Ghana leads its own green transformation.
This partnership is a significant leap toward a skills-driven economy and strengthens the vital cooperation between Ghana and Germany in technical education.

Education Minister Slams Student Loan Interest at PAC!

In a major win for Ghanaian students, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu today confirmed at the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) hearing that the government will review the compound interest policy on student loans.
The Minister stressed that the current policy is "unfair" and heavily penalizes jobless graduates, hindering their financial freedom. The review aims to provide significant debt relief and ensure the loan policy is responsive to graduate employment realities

Education Minister
Slams the Brakes on Illegal Fee Hikes!

The Education Minister, appearing before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today, ordered GTEC to immediately halt all unauthorized tuition fee increases by public universities.
This directive is a serious defense of the 'No Fees Stress Policy' (free academic fees for first-year students). Universities can't exploit the system and burden our families!
This is HUGE for equitable access to higher education in Ghana.
What is your take on the Minister's firm action against the universities? Share your thoughts!

Education Minister: AI Must Enhance, Not Replace, Human Capacity!

Ghana's Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, delivered a powerful welcome address yesterday at the ADEA Triennale 2025 in Accra!
He gave a clear mandate to high-profile African education leaders: “We must harness AI and digital innovation to strengthen learning outcomes, not replace human capacity.”
The Minister stressed that technology must serve the student and teacher. A huge step forward for resilient and empowered African education systems!

The continent's education future is on the line, according to Minister Haruna Iddrisu at the ADEA Triennale 2025 in Accra.
Iddrisu declared that the crisis of "Over 100 million out-of-school children demand urgent, collective attention." He charged the 30 attending African Education Ministers and delegates to innovate strategies to empower every child to "shape Africa's future." The high-level conference, focusing on resilience and innovation, concludes tomorrow.