he Ministry of Education has inaugurated an 11-member Ministerial Advisory Board to strengthen policy direction, enhance governance, and support strategic oversight within the education sector. Chaired by Honourable Haruna Iddrisu
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No Hair Style or Long Hair in Schools – Haruna Iddrisu, Education Minister
“If we give in to hair today, tomorrow it will be shoes. Schools exist to mould character, and that requires discipline and consistency,” – Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Education Minister
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Ghana to Launch Free Tertiary Education Policy for Persons with Disabilities on October 24
The Government of Ghana will launch the Free Tertiary Education Initiative for Persons with Disabilities on Friday, October 24. The event, to be led by Education Minister Hon. Haruna Iddrisu at the Accra College of Education
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Ghana Education Service to Investigate Alleged Examination Malpractice in 2025 BECE
“Cheating undermines the integrity of our education system, destroys meritocracy, and produces graduates who lack the competencies required for national development.”
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The Education Minister, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu to Address the Nation on Computerized School Placement System
Ghana’s Education Minister, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, is expected to speak on the Computerized School Selection Placement System (CSSPS) at a press conference scheduled for Wednesday, 27 August 2025. The session will seek to address concerns raised by parents and students over the placement process.
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The Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu Orders Strict Enforcement of School Phone Ban
“We must not only teach literacy and numeracy, but social learning too, so our children become responsible citizens.” – Hon. Haruna Iddrisu
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Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu Orders Dismissal of Teachers Involved in Exam Malpractice
“Our teachers are not just instructors; they are character-builders.” – Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu
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The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu Blames SSNIT–Ghana Card Mismatch for Delay in Paying Over 5,000 Newly Recruited Teachers
“The discrepancies between SSNIT and Ghana Card details have delayed salary processing, but we are working to resolve them,” — Haruna Iddrisu, Minister for Education.
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“Government Allocates GH¢40 Million to Support Young Public Universities” – Minister for Education
“With this GH¢40 million support, we are not just funding buildings—we are investing in futures, innovation, and the transformation of Ghana’s higher education,” Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu at CKT-UTAS.
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Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, the Education Minister Urges Tougher Stance on Indiscipline in Schools
“Don’t hesitate to dismiss students who disregard disciplinary codes,” -Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Education Minister
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The Education Minister, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu Urges HR Professionals to Champion Discipline and Ethics at Workplaces
“You are not just managing people, you are building cultures, shaping attitudes, and laying the foundation for sustainable growth in every sector.” Hon. Haruna Iddrisu
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Hon. Haruna Iddris, the Education Minister Proposes Task Force for Sanitary Pad Disposal in Schools
“We owe it to our girls to provide a safe and dignified school experience, one that respects their health, their education, and their environment,” Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu.
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Ghana Secures €5 Million Grant from Italy to Support TVET Sector
“We must help produce entrepreneurs who can create their own jobs and not rely on government,” said Education Minister, Hon.. Haruna Iddrisu after announcing a €5 million TVET grant from Italy.
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University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) Renamed After Late President John Evans Atta Mills
“We honour a man who believed in the transformative power of education and health to shape a stronger Ghana,” Hon. Haruna Iddrisu stated.
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Education Minister Chairs High-Level Dialogue on Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP)
“GALOP represents our shared resolve to deliver meaningful results in basic education through accountability, innovation, and inclusive planning,” Hon. Iddrisu stated.
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Education Minister to Outline School Selection Guidelines for 2025 BECE Candidates in National Address
“We are committed to making this process clear, accessible, and equitable for every Ghanaian child,” Hon. Iddrisu stated.
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Yaw Dabo Slams Education Authorities Over Girl Shot in the Eye, Appeals for Urgent Help
Actor Yaw Dabo has slammed Ghana’s education authorities for ignoring a Bantama SHS girl who lost her sight after being shot in the eye. He’s calling for urgent help to send her abroad for treatment.
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New GES Council Inaugurated to Strengthen Pre-Tertiary Education
“This Council has a duty to help realign our pre-tertiary education system with the demands of a changing world — your task is both urgent and vital,” the Minister stated.
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Education Minister Inaugurates New UDS Governing Council
“UDS has been a pillar in Northern Ghana’s development… It’s time to scale up through smart investments in infrastructure and academic excellence.” – Hon. Haruna Iddrisu
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Principals of Colleges of Education Push for Higher Trainee Allowances
“We are committed to reviewing the allowance and responding to your concerns,” – Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu
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UPSA Inaugurates New Governing Council, Minister Calls for Focus on Entrepreneurship
“The future of Ghana’s workforce depends on how well our graduates are prepared to create jobs, not just seek them” — Haruna Iddrisu, Minister for Education
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Minister for Education has inaugurated the reconstituted University of Ghana Governing Council
“The University of Ghana is a beacon of excellence, and this reconstituted Governing Council is expected to steer it towards greater innovation and global relevance,” said Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu at the inauguration ceremony in Accra.
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Government Ready to Upgrade GES Deputy Directors to Director Status
Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Minister of Education, has announced the government’s readiness to promote GES Deputy Directors to Director status. Speaking at the launch of the Free Sanitary Pads initiative, he confirmed President John Mahama’s directive to resolve longstanding promotion delays caused by lack of office space.
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Ghana Inaugurates 13-Member Committee to Overhaul Kindergarten to Primary School Curriculum
“I don’t want Ghanaian children to grow up not knowing who the nation’s founding fathers are… Your review must settle the debate.” — Education Minister, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu
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GES to Distribute Sanitary Pads in Public Basic and Senior High Schools
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has announced the nationwide distribution of sanitary pads to students in Public Basic and Senior High Schools, following a directive from H.E. John Dramani Mahama. The initiative, aimed at supporting adolescent girls’ education and hygiene, will see locally manufactured sanitary pads supplied through the Ministry of Education.
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Haruna Iddrisu Visits Otumfuo on Working Tour of Ashanti Region
Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, on a working tour of the Ashanti Region, met with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at Manhyia Palace to discuss major education reforms, including free first-year tertiary education and improvements to the FSHS program. Read more on GH Educate.
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Ghana’s Ministry of Education (MoE)
When was the Ministry of Education in Ghana established? Who is the current Minister of Education? What are the Vision and Mission statements of the Ministry of Education in Ghana? read on all these in this article on education in Ghana.