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President John Dramani Mahama has announced an ambitious plan to reform Ghana’s education sector through a National Education Review Conference.
This initiative aims to address systemic challenges and align the country’s educational framework with the demands of a rapidly evolving world.
Speaking at the National Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Ghana in Winneba on Thursday, January 9, President Mahama outlined his vision for a comprehensive review of the education system, spanning from kindergarten to tertiary levels, including technical and vocational education.
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“I’m going to set up a planning committee to start working on the National Education Review Conference that I promised,” the President declared. “This conference will review our educational system—right from kindergarten through basic to secondary, tertiary, and technical and vocational education—and identify what the hindrances to quality education are at each level.”
The conference, according to President Mahama, will aim to uncover obstacles to quality education and develop actionable recommendations to improve outcomes across the board. He stressed the importance of the initiative in generating innovative ideas to shape educational policies and meet the country’s developmental needs.
“I believe this conference will provide fresh ideas to shape our educational outcomes and ensure that we meet the nation’s developmental needs,” he added.
President Mahama emphasised the need for targeted interventions to ensure equitable and quality learning opportunities for all students.
He reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening basic education while enhancing the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy to address existing challenges such as overcrowding and resource shortages.
“As promised, we will strengthen basic education while sustaining and enhancing the Free SHS policy to deliver its intended benefits. We will tackle challenges such as overcrowding to ensure quality education at all levels,” he assured Ghanaians.
The President outlined a far-reaching vision for the sector, which includes free tuition for first-year students entering public tertiary institutions, completing uncompleted E-block projects, and investing in equitable learning opportunities nationwide.
“These initiatives will empower our youth with the skills needed to excel in a rapidly changing world,” he stated. “We shall emphasise technical, vocational education, and training (TVET) to produce the skilled manpower required by businesses and industries.”
The National Education Review Conference is expected to bring together stakeholders, including educators, policymakers, and industry leaders, to develop a roadmap for a more inclusive, efficient, and impactful education system.
