Dr. Apaak hails Ghana as largest MomCo community outside US

Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has disclosed that Ghana has emerged as the largest MomCo community outside the United States, with more than 150 groups reaching over 3,000 mothers across the country.

Dr. Apaak made the disclosure while speaking as guest speaker at the 2026 MomCo Conference in Accra on Saturday, August 22.

According to him, MomCo, formerly known as MOPS, operates in more than 100 countries, making Ghana’s growing membership a significant achievement.

“I have been briefed that MomCo, formerly MOPS, is present in over 100 countries. Ghana, with over 150 groups reaching more than 3,000 mothers, is now the largest MomCo community outside the United States,” Dr. Apaak said.

He attributed the growth of MomCo Ghana to the resilience and commitment of Ghanaian mothers and commended Country Coordinator Harriet Livingstone and her team for their leadership.

“This is no small achievement. It reflects the resilience and commitment of Ghanaian mothers and the effective leadership of Ms. Harriet Livingstone and her team. On behalf of the Ministry, I congratulate you,” he said.

Dr. Apaak stressed that the work of MomCo goes beyond its church-related activities, describing its contribution to communities as an important part of national development.

“Your work is not merely a church programme. It is national development work,” he said.

He identified early childhood education, inclusive education, gender equality, and discipline as key areas where MomCo could support the Ministry of Education.

As part of efforts to strengthen the partnership, Dr. Apaak said the Ministry was prepared to explore stronger links between MomCo community leaders and its Guidance and Counselling Coordinators and Special Education Officers at the district level.

“We also want to share our materials on inclusive education, adolescent health, mother-tongue literacy and positive, non-violent discipline with your networks, so that the information mothers receive is accurate and aligned with national policy,” he said.

The Deputy Minister said strengthening mothers has broader implications for Ghana’s human capital development.

“Because when we invest in a mother, we are investing in the quality of our future human capital,” Dr. Apaak said.