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Old Achimotan Association 2002 Secures Key Government Support for Landmark Educational Infrastructure Project
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Old Achimotan Association 2002 Secures Key Government Support for Landmark Educational Infrastructure Project

The Old Achimotan Association (OAA) 2002 Year Group has secured key government backing for its Girls’ House Legacy Project and is pleased to announce the appointment of Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Minister for Education, as Patron of the initiative. This follows a high-level meeting between an OAA 2002 delegation led by Vice President Akora Bernice Koranteng Agyapong and Fundraising Representative Akora Papa Yaw Aboagye and the Minister and the Ministry’s Chief Director Mrs. Lydia Essuah. The engagement resulted in strong government endorsement, with the Minister pledging support to help fast-track the project. The Girls’ House is a flagship Silver Jubilee Legacy Project marking the group’s 25th anniversary and contributing to Achimota School’s Centenary in 2027. It addresses a critical nee...
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Education Minister Appreciates Ya-Naa’s Support Following Accident
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Education Minister Appreciates Ya-Naa’s Support Following Accident

Ghana’s Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has expressed profound gratitude to the Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Naa Abubakari II, for a thoughtful gesture of care and solidarity after his recent accident. The gesture was conveyed through a high-powered delegation from the Dagbon Palace, dispatched at the personal initiative of the Ya-Naa. The delegation was led by the Paramount Chief of Zangbalun, Naa Dr. Yakubu Mahama, who visited the minister at his residence to deliver a message of goodwill and encouragement. According to the delegation, the Ya-Naa emphasized the importance of the minister’s health and well-being, stating, “We need you healthy and strong. Ghana’s children need their Education Minister well and focused.” Responding to the visit, Mr. Iddrisu described the gesture ...
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Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Deputy Communications Minister Injured in Road Accident — Both Stable
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Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Deputy Communications Minister Injured in Road Accident — Both Stable

The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, and the Deputy Minister for Communications and Digital Technology, Hon. Mohammed Adams Sukparu, are reported to be in stable condition following a road traffic accident involving their convoy. According to an official statement from the Office of the Minister for Education, the incident occurred today while the ministers and their teams were travelling along the Bolgatanga–Tumu Road. They were en route to the Upper West Region for official engagements marking the 40th anniversary celebrations of Tumu College of Education and Jahan College of Education. The statement confirmed that all members of the convoy are currently in stable condition and are receiving the necessary medical care after the accident. The Office also expressed app...
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Education Ministry Orders Urgent Probe into Alleged Bribery in School Placement Process
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Education Ministry Orders Urgent Probe into Alleged Bribery in School Placement Process

The Ministry of Education has initiated an urgent investigation into allegations of bribery and manipulation in the ongoing school placement process following recent claims made by Akrofuom Member of Parliament, Hon. Joseph Azumah, and the Secretary of the Construction and Building Workers’ Union of the Ghana Trade Union Congress (TUC), Mr. Richard Asamoah Mensah. Hon. Azumah, in a media report, alleged that an individual approached him for assistance with school placement and later returned with evidence of having paid GH₵30,000 to secure admission for a ward. The revelation has sparked widespread public concern about possible corruption within the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS). In response, the Ministry said it is taking the matter “with utmost seriousn...
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Ministry of Education Probes Alleged BECE Placement Bribery
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Ministry of Education Probes Alleged BECE Placement Bribery

The Ministry of Education has launched an investigation into allegations of bribery in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) placement process, following viral social media claims that admission into Aburi Girls’ Senior High School costs GHC15,000. The claim, attributed to one Gertrude Adzo Borklo, has been described by the Ministry as an attempt to fuel a “conspiratorial narrative” that the Computerized School Placement System (CSSPS) is up for sale. According to officials, attempts to reach the author proved futile, as her social media account was deactivated shortly after the post. The Ministry has also noted that other anonymous accounts are amplifying similar allegations. To address this, it is collaborating with the National Security Secretariat, the Cyber Security...
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Government will ensure academic freedom in tertiary institutions- Education Minister   
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Government will ensure academic freedom in tertiary institutions- Education Minister   

Mr Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, has expressed the government's commitment to ensuring unfettered autonomy and academic freedom in tertiary institutions.   The move, the Minister stated, was necessary for tertiary education institutions to fulfil their respective mandates without interference.   This was in a statement read by Dr Emmanuel Newman, Director of Tertiary, Ministry of Education, on behalf of the Minister at the climax of the 75th anniversary of Accra Technical University (ATU).   It was on the theme: "75 Years of Impacting Society and Driving Innovation."   He encouraged the University to come up with innovative ideas and adopt the best practices in teaching research for the socio-economic transformation of the nation. ...
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Haruna Orders 25% Cut In UG Residential Fees
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Haruna Orders 25% Cut In UG Residential Fees

Haruna Iddrisu The minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has urged the University of Ghana (UG), to reduce accommodation costs by 25% for both fresh and continuing students. He said this during a meeting on February 6, 2025, with the University’s management. “I have asked the Vice Chancellor to reduce the residential facility fees by 25 percent and I have subsequently asked her to engage you (SRC) in the future on any fee announcement,” he explained. Present at the meeting were the Vice Chancellor for the university, Prof. Nana Aba Amfo alongside the President of the Student’s Representative Council, Maradona Adjei Yeboah, were both receptive of the directive. Prof. Nana Aba Amfo stated that they could afford the reduction, and so welcomed the idea. “We have listened to ...
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