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The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has firmly rejected suggestions that he is unhappy or disappointed with his appointment to lead the Education Ministry, describing such claims as unfounded and misleading.
Speaking in an interview on The Point of View with Bernard Avle on Wednesday, December 24, Mr Iddrisu said his appointment was the result of deliberate and extensive consultations by President John Dramani Mahama, aimed at driving a fundamental reset of Ghana’s education sector.
“Not at all, I’m sure President Mahama widely consulted in taking me to the Education Ministry, probably to help reset the education sector, which undoubtedly faces enormous challenges,” he stated.
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The Education Minister acknowledged that the sector is burdened with long-standing and systemic problems spanning all levels of education, from basic schooling to secondary education.
He stressed that these challenges require decisive and comprehensive interventions.
“From kindergarten to primary junior high school to secondary education, there are significant challenges and problems that need to be dealt with head-on,” Mr Iddrisu noted.
He expressed confidence that President Mahama entrusted him with the portfolio based on his experience, competence, and sound judgement, adding that he is determined to justify that confidence through results.
“I’m sure he trusted my judgement in that respect. I have not been disappointed in the last one year, and I shall not,” he said.
Outlining his vision for the future of education in Ghana, Mr Iddrisu revealed plans for a broad review of the entire education system to ensure it produces graduates with skills relevant to a rapidly changing global environment.
“We will review Ghana’s education generally in order that we will produce competencies that can withstand the 21st century,” he explained.
According to the minister, the reforms will go beyond traditional rote learning, with a strong emphasis on nurturing critical thinking, analytical abilities, and problem-solving skills among learners.
“Therefore, we intend to work to equip Ghanaians with the 21st-century skills, not just knowledge, but critical and analytical minds to contribute to the development of our country and global affairs,” he added.
Mr Iddrisu’s remarks signal a renewed commitment by the government to confront longstanding challenges in the education sector and reposition it as a key driver of national development and global competitiveness.
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