The Vice President of Ghana, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, recently made a significant working visit to the Ministry of Education, where she received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from the Education Minister, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, his deputies, and other senior officials of the Ministry. This high-level interaction underscored the government’s commitment to enhancing Ghana’s education sector through collaborative leadership and sustained policy focus.
During the visit, Minister Hon. Haruna Iddrisu praised Vice President Opoku-Agyemang as a dedicated champion of education, recognizing her longstanding advocacy and leadership in the field. He highlighted several key initiatives currently being implemented by the Ministry that are transforming the educational landscape in Ghana. These initiatives include the No Fees Stress policy, designed to alleviate financial barriers to education; the provision of free tertiary education specifically targeted at persons with disabilities, ensuring inclusivity and equal opportunities; and notable advancements in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education as well as Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), which are critical to equipping students with practical skills and knowledge for national development.
The Minister also emphasized the need for sustained and consistent policy implementation to ensure the long-term impact and success of these interventions. He called on all stakeholders to maintain a collective focus on policy continuity to nurture the gains made in the education sector.
In response, Vice President Prof. Opoku-Agyemang commended the Ministry’s tireless efforts and progress in rolling out these ambitious educational programs. She assured that the government remains fully committed to operationalizing the new universities, which are set to offer specialized programs with diverse academic and professional focus areas, thereby broadening access and enriching the higher education ecosystem in Ghana. The Vice President also appealed to parents and guardians to play a more active role in promoting discipline among learners, stressing that a supportive home environment is crucial for academic success and the overall well-being of students.
Furthermore, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang urged all Ministry staff to foster stronger collaboration, encouraging them to share their expertise and work collectively to overcome challenges facing the education sector. She emphasized that a united team effort is essential to driving improvements and building a resilient, high-quality education system that can meet Ghana’s developmental aspirations.
Her visit highlighted the synergy between political leadership and educational administration to prioritize and strengthen Ghana’s education system for current and future generations.