Veep’s visit to Ministry of Education: Haruna Iddrisu outlines reforms

The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has visited the Ministry of Education, where Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu outlined ambitious reforms to improve foundational learning.

During the meeting, Mr. Iddrisu revealed that Ghana’s education curriculum from Kindergarten to Primary Six is under review, with a focus on modernizing content and preparing pupils for the future.

“I’m also happy to note that we are currently reviewing our education curricula from Kindergarten to Primary 6 and our emphasis is one; we want to introduce electronics, robotics and AI into the formative ages of young learners,” he said.

The minister stressed that the ministry shared the vice president’s belief in the importance of strong foundations for academic success.

“We at the ministry share the vice-president’s conviction that foundational learning is the key to succeed academically,” he emphasized.

Mr. Iddrisu also commended Professor Opoku-Agyemang for ensuring the availability of textbooks in schools, particularly in the early weeks of the academic year.

He noted her past service as Education Minister under former President John Mahama from 2013 to 2017, highlighting her contribution to policy reforms.

He added that the vice-president had worked with key partners to ensure learners have the textbooks they need during the early period of the new academic year.

Looking ahead, Mr. Iddrisu disclosed that the Education Ministry is exploring opportunities to establish tertiary institutions in underserved regions, such as Bono, Savannah and Northern Ghana.

According to him, the expansion would bridge existing inequalities in access to higher education.

Professor Opoku-Agyemang’s return to the ministry she once led was marked by cordial exchanges with officials.

Her visit comes as the government intensifies reforms to align Ghana’s schools with global standards particularly in the area of Tertiary, Vocational and Educational Training.

The proposed introduction of robotics, artificial intelligence and electronics at the primary level indicates a decisive shift in priorities, with the Education Ministry determined to equip young learners with practical 21st-century skills.