The Minister for Education,  Haruna Iddrisu, has provided a comprehensive update on the performance of Ghana’s education sector at the mid-year mark, highlighting key progress and policy outcomes under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama.

Speaking at a media briefing in Accra, Mr Iddrisu outlined the government's achievements and ongoing initiatives aimed at transforming the country’s education system through equitable access, infrastructure expansion, and curriculum enhancement.

According to the Minister, the Mahama-led administration remains committed to ensuring that every Ghanaian child, regardless of background, has access to quality education at all levels.

“We are steadily delivering on President Mahama’s vision of a robust and inclusive education sector,” he noted.

He reported improvements in enrollment figures across basic and secondary schools, attributing the gains to the continued implementation of the Free Senior High School policy and targeted interventions in underserved communities.

On infrastructure, Mr. Iddrisu revealed that several Community Day Senior High Schools that had stalled under the previous administration are now being completed and operationalised.

“We are prioritising the completion of legacy projects while investing in new ones that respond to the growing demands of our population,” he said.

The Minister also highlighted progress in teacher training, recruitment, and deployment, citing the reintroduction of teacher trainee allowances and the upgrading of Colleges of Education to degree-awarding institutions as major milestones.

On digital learning, he announced that the Ministry has rolled out new e-learning platforms and resources to support both students and teachers.

“Our goal is to bridge the digital divide in education, particularly in rural areas,” Mr. Iddrisu emphasised.

Looking ahead, the Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening technical and vocational education and training (TVET), enhancing early childhood education, and investing in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

“We are halfway through the year, but our momentum remains strong.

The President’s education reforms are yielding results, and we will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that no child is left behind,” Mr. Iddrisu concluded.