Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang paid a working visit to the Ministry of Education with her Chief of Staff, Hon. Alex Segbefia, and advisors.
Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister for Education, and his deputy, Hon. Dr. Apaak, welcomed them and were joined by the Ministry’s Chief Director, heads of agencies, and directors.
The visit felt like a homecoming, because the Vice President once served as the Minister for Education.
The Minister highlighted key achievements and ongoing priorities. Among them were plans to establish three new universities, expand support for basic education, and revolutionize STEM education by providing more equipment. He also addressed issues of indiscipline among students, stressing the importance of finding sustainable solutions.
The No-Fees Stress policy and free tertiary education for persons with disabilities were noted as critical initiatives that need to be sustained for equity and inclusion.
In her remarks, Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang commended all staff and agencies for their dedication to the nation’s young people.
She spoke about the importance of technical education at all levels and the need to embrace local language instruction to enhance understanding, as children learn best when the language of instruction aligns with the language spoken at home.
She stressed that education is a collective responsibility that requires collaboration across directors, agencies, teachers, and parents.
“Indiscipline in schools is a challenge and must be addressed collectively, so that schools remain spaces for healthy debate and the nurturing of open minds” she added.
Finally, I urged all agencies under the Ministry to continue working together and share expertise to strengthen our education system. The government remains fully committed to providing an environment where students can reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s development.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Kwabena Nyarko Abronoma
