President John Mahama has announced plans to establish a planning committee for a National Education Review Conference, which aims to address challenges and reform Ghana’s educational system.

The proposed National Education Review Conference will examine the education system from kindergarten through tertiary including technical and vocational education.

Speaking at the National Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Ghana at Winneba in the Central region, Mr Mahama noted that the conference will identify obstacles to quality education at each level and generate actionable recommendations to address them.

“I'm going to set up a planning committee to start working on the National Education Review Conference that I promised. This conference will review our educational system, right from kindergarten through the basic to secondary to tertiary to technical, vocational education, and identify what the hindrances to quality education are at each level of our educational system,” he announced on Thursday, January 9.

He added “I believe this conference will provide fresh ideas to shape our educational outcomes and ensure that we meet the nation’s developmental needs.

Additionally, President Mahama emphasised the need for targeted interventions to ensure equitable and quality learning opportunities for all.

“As promised, we will strengthen basic education while sustaining and enhancing the Free SHS policy to deliver its intended benefits. We will tackle challenges such as overcrowding to ensure quality education at all levels,” he said.

He outlined a comprehensive vision, including free tuition for first-year students entering public tertiary institutions, the completion of uncompleted E-block projects, and investments to ensure equitable learning opportunities across the nation.

“These initiatives will empower our youth with the skills needed to excel in a rapidly changing world. We shall emphasise technical, vocational education, and training (TVET) to produce the skilled manpower required by businesses and industries,” he added.