Dr. Apaak inaugurates Cadet Corps Board to support school discipline drive

The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, has inaugurated a new Governing Board for the National Cadet Corps, reaffirming a national commitment to instilling discipline, patriotism, and moral integrity in Ghana’s educational institutions.

At the ceremony, Deputy Minister of Education Clement Abas Apaak expressed concern about rising acts of indiscipline in schools, including violence, vandalism, and defiance of authority.

“These actions are not just attacks on school property and management—they threaten the very values that should define our next generation,” he said, stressing that moral training must not be sacrificed for academic credentials.

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has directed school authorities to strictly enforce the Ghana Education Service (GES) disciplinary code, including dismissals for students found guilty of serious misconduct.

The Ministry also outlined interventions aimed at restoring discipline:

i. regular student searches in schools,

ii. revitalization and empowerment of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs),

ii. increased stakeholder engagement across educational communities.

A central part of the strategy is the National Cadet Corps, which has played a critical role since its founding in 1954 in shaping disciplined and patriotic young leaders. With the new Board in place, the Ministry is calling for a revitalized and proactive approach to strengthen the Corps’ impact.

“The relevance of the Cadet Corps cannot be overstated,” Apaak said. “We are counting on the new Board to reposition the Corps as a driving force for moral transformation and leadership development in our schools.”

He urged Board members to bring their expertise to bear, ensuring stronger coordination, communication, and the introduction of impactful programmes. He also emphasized the need to deploy experienced personnel to guide cadet formations with consistency and purpose.

“You are not just administrators—you are nation builders,” Apaak told them. “Discipline is not the enemy of freedom; it is the foundation of true freedom. Without it, education loses its purpose.”

He concluded by challenging the Board to listen to schools, collaborate with stakeholders, and develop programmes that inspire students to embrace discipline and leadership.

“The task ahead is enormous, but with unity, purpose, and dedication, I am confident you will succeed,” he said.

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The inauguration marks a renewed chapter for the National Cadet Corps and underscores the government’s determination to restore discipline and integrity in Ghana’s schools.