Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has revealed that the government is set to overhaul Ghana’s basic school curriculum, covering kindergarten through primary six, in a bid to strengthen the country’s educational foundation.

The initiative is aimed at equipping young learners with the essential skills and knowledge they need to excel in school and beyond.

Mr. Iddrisu announced this during a visit by Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang to his ministry on Wednesday, September 24, her first since assuming office as Ghana’s first female Vice President.

On the curriculum review, Mr. Iddrisu said, "I'm also happy to note that we are currently reviewing education curricula for kindergarten to primary six, and our emphasis is to introduce electronics, robotics, coding, and AI into the very formative ages of young learners."

He added, “It is our firm belief, again in your dream, that foundational learning holds the key to educational success generally, and we thank you for your support to invest more in foundational learning.”

The minister also raised alarm over what he described as a disturbing culture of indiscipline spreading across senior high schools, noting that the government is taking urgent steps to address violent incidents and misconduct among students.

On students bringing weapons to school, Mr. Iddrisu noted, “We've noticed a worrying phenomenon, which is un-Ghanaian. Of Ghanaian students having weapons in schools, whether it's a machete, a gun, or a cutlass. Not acceptable for our campus.”

He further stressed the measures being introduced to curb the problem:

“So we are beginning to emphasize that ...., should play a more elaborate role.
And schools should conduct randomized searches in order that students don't go into campus with this.
But I've assured the Director-General of GES that they have your absolute support in ensuring and not compromising on any matter of discipline.”