The National Education Forum Committee tasked to engage stakeholders in the education sector to develop recommendations for reforming Ghana’s education system has successfully completed its work within the stipulated timeframe.
After extensive consultations across the country, the committee received over 2,000 proposals from individuals and organizations, including insights from a survey on the Free Senior High School policy, which gathered responses from over 20,000 participants
The committee is set to present its findings and recommendations to H.E President John Dramani Mahama on March 28, 2025.
In a communique, at the closing ceremony held at the University of Professional Studies UPSA, Accra, the committee highlighted several pressing challenges and proposed policy recommendations to address them.
Prof. K.T. Oduro, Chairman of the Committee, emphasized the need for deliberate government investment to bridge the quality gap between basic education in rural and urban areas. He called for the equitable distribution of educational resources to ensure all students receive a fair opportunity to excel.
He further outlined key issues affecting the education sector, including.
Strengthening school management and supervision through the adoption of a national leadership standard.
Improving teacher deployment to rural areas via a decentralized system.
Addressing the decline in financing for basic education, which has been impacted by the Free SHS policy.
Ensuring timely disbursement of education funds to prevent disruptions in school operations.
Bridging infrastructure and digital access gaps, particularly in underserved communities.
Enhancing STEM education facilities, school furniture, and electricity supply in deprived areas.
The Prof Oduro-led committee will submit its full report and implementation roadmap to President Mahama by the end of March 2025.
Story, osman Issah Abadoo
