School for Life Congratulates Haruna Iddrisu on Appointment as Minister of Education Designate
School for Life, a leading Civil Society Organization (CSO) dedicated to enhancing educational access and quality across Ghana, has congratulated Haruna Iddrisu on his appointment as the Minister of Education Designate of the Republic of Ghana.
Mr. Iddrisu, a long-standing Member of Parliament for Tamale South and a fervent advocate for educational reform, has been recognized for his unwavering commitment to promoting quality education and ensuring equitable access for all. Throughout his career, Haruna Iddrisu has been a staunch supporter of student rights and has worked tirelessly to secure increased funding for public education.
In a statement released by Madam Wedad Sayibu, Executive Director of School for Life, she expressed confidence in the newly appointed Minister’s ability to lead transformative change in the education sector.
“We are confident that Hon. Iddrisu’s wealth of experience and dedication will drive meaningful change in the education sector,” said Madam Sayibu. “As an organization focused on ensuring education is accessible and of high quality for every Ghanaian child, we stand ready to support the Minister in tackling the sector’s most pressing challenges.”
Key Areas of Focus
School for Life has identified several critical areas it believes will require immediate attention from the incoming Minister. These include:
- Public Education Financing: School for Life urges the Minister to explore innovative and sustainable funding models to close the gaps in access to quality education, especially in marginalized communities.
- Prioritizing Basic Education: Emphasizing the importance of a solid foundation for lifelong learning, the organization calls for greater investment in the basic education sub-sector, which is vital for preparing future generations for success.
- Infrastructure Development: There is a pressing need to expand and upgrade school infrastructure, particularly in rural areas, to accommodate the growing number of students and ensure safe, well-equipped learning environments.
- Complementary Basic Education (CBE): Strengthening CBE programs, in collaboration with NGOs and community organizations, will be essential in bringing marginalized children into the formal education system.
- Teacher Training and Motivation: School for Life advocates for more robust teacher training programs, alongside improvements in the welfare and professional development of educators to ensure quality teaching across all levels.
- STEM and TVET Expansion: As the world shifts toward science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, the organization calls for an intensified focus on expanding STEM education and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
- Effective Teacher Deployment: Reviewing and improving teacher deployment policies will ensure that teachers are deployed to areas where they are most needed, especially in rural and underserved regions.
- Curriculum Implementation: Effective implementation of the new curriculum requires not only adequate teaching materials but also a conducive learning environment that supports both teachers and students.
- Community Participation: School for Life emphasizes the importance of increased community participation in school management, which fosters accountability, transparency, and better educational outcomes.
A Call for Collaboration
School for Life expressed optimism about the direction of the country’s education system under Hon. Haruna Iddrisu’s leadership. The organization looks forward to collaborating with the Minister to ensure that every child in Ghana, regardless of background, has access to quality education.
“As you go through the vetting process, we wish you the best of luck and look forward to your confirmation,” Madam Sayibu concluded. “We are eager to work together to strengthen education delivery, particularly in the basic education sector, to ensure no child is left behind.”
As the Minister Designate prepares for his confirmation, Ghana’s education community remains hopeful that this new leadership will bring forth the reforms and investments needed to secure a brighter future for the country’s children.
Source: Ibrahim Angaagmeni Alhassan/zaaradio.com
