My priority is to ensure every child accesses quality education – Haruna

The Minister of Education Haruna Iddrisu has said that his priority is to ensure that every child has access to quality education despite their background.

In a post on his X page after his swearing-in on Wednesday January 22, he said “I’m honored and humbled to have been sworn in as the Minister for Education.

“I will like to thank everyone who has supported me on this journey. As we move forward, my priority is to ensure that every child has access to quality education, regardless of their background.”

I’m honored and humbled to have been sworn in as the Minister for Education.I will like to thank everyone who has supported me on this journey. As we move forward, my priority is to ensure that every child has access to quality education, regardless of their background. pic.twitter.com/8AsE4E2pfa

— Hon Haruna Iddrisu (@HonHarunaIddri2) January 23, 2025

Mr Iddrisu made his maiden official visit to the Ministry on January 22, 2025, immediately after he was sworn in by President Mahama.

During the visit, he announced that a   National Education Conference will be held in the coming weeks.

He said the stakeholders’ forum on education will help determine the current state of education in the country in order to strategise on the way forward.

“This conference will serve as a platform to critically analyze our current education system and propose solutions to address the gaps,” he stated.

“Our aim is to ensure that education in Ghana is reformed to guarantee quality and relevance at all levels,” Mr Iddrisu added.

The Education Minister also reiterated his commitment to supporting President John Dramani Mahama’s vision of making education accessible, relevant, and of high quality.

“Education must be accessible to every Ghanaian, but it must also be relevant and of a standard that prepares our citizens for the challenges of the modern world,” he noted.

The proposed National Education Conference is expected to bring together educators, policymakers, civil society, and other stakeholders to chart a new path for Ghana’s education system.

According to him, one of the first major issues to address is how many Ghanaians have benefitted from the Free SHS program.

“My research indicates that the number stands at no more than 3.9 million students between 2017 and 2023. However,  there are public claims and even parliamentary records suggesting 5.1 million beneficiaries. We need to validate this data to ensure clarity and accountability,” he said.

He emphasized the importance of establishing accurate statistics to ensure accountability and informed decision-making.

The Minister clarified that his intention was not to discredit alternative figures but to establish a credible baseline for future discussions and decisions.

“Accurate data is essential for effective policy-making, and I am committed to ensuring that we rely on verified information as we move forward,” he added.

 

 

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