Civil Society Organisation (CSO), The School for Life has congratulated Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, on his nomination as Education Minister.

In a statement signed by the Executive Director, Wedad Sayibu, the organisation lauded Mr Iddrisu’s exemplary track record as a student leader and advocate for equitable public education financing.

They noted that his enduring commitment to championing students' rights and pushing for transformative education policies has served as an inspiration to countless Ghanaians.

As a CSO dedicated to ensuring accessible and quality education for all Ghanaian children, School for Life pledged its unwavering support to the Tamale South MP in addressing pressing issues within the education sector.

The statement highlighted key areas requiring urgent attention to improve the education system:

1. Public Education Financing: Advocating for innovative and sustainable funding models to reduce disparities in access to quality education, particularly in under-served communities.

• Prioritizing Basic Education: Emphasising the need for adequate investments to strengthen foundational learning and improve outcomes in basic education.

• Infrastructure Development: Calling for the expansion of safe and well-equipped schools to meet the needs of growing learner populations, especially in rural areas where schools face challenges such as inadequate classrooms, dilapidated buildings, and a shortage of desks.

• Complementary Basic Education (CBE): Strengthening partnerships with NGOs and community organisations to integrate marginalised learners into the formal education system.

• Teacher Training and Motivation: Reinforcing teacher training programs and ensuring the welfare and professional development of educators to maintain high standards of teaching.

• STEM and TVET Expansion: Aligning education with global trends and labor market demands by prioritising STEM education and expanding Technical and Vocational Education and Training.

• Effective Teacher Deployment: Reviewing policies to ensure that teachers are deployed to deprived and marginalised areas where their services are most needed.

• Curriculum Implementation: Ensuring the provision of adequate teaching and learning resources to support the successful rollout of the new curriculum.

• Community Participation: Promoting accountability and transparency in school management by involving local communities.

The statement expressed optimism about Haruna Iddrisu’s ability to address these critical issues and bring about tangible improvements in Ghana’s education system. It also emphasised the organisation’s commitment to collaborating with him to achieve quality education for all Ghanaian children.

School for Life wished Mr Iddrisu success in his vetting process and expressed anticipation for his confirmation as Minister of Education, signalling a new chapter of enhanced education delivery, particularly at the basic school level.