The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that government has obtained financial clearance to recruit about 9,600 personnel to strengthen Ghana’s education sector.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Thursday, April 2, the Minister explained that the recruitment drive will largely focus on improving teaching and learning across various levels of education. Out of the total number, approximately 7,000 positions have been earmarked for diploma and degree holders who will be deployed to basic and secondary schools.
He further indicated that between 1,200 and 1,500 personnel will be assigned to tertiary institutions to enhance academic delivery. This includes the recruitment of about 40 to 50 lecturers, who will support teaching and research efforts in universities depending on institutional needs and the government’s financial capacity.
Mr. Iddrisu noted that the recruitment plan is being implemented cautiously due to ongoing fiscal constraints, particularly under Ghana’s programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
In addition to teaching staff, the exercise will also accommodate non-teaching personnel such as drivers, matrons, accountants, and security officers to improve the overall administration and functioning of schools nationwide.
Meanwhile, the Minister revealed a key policy shift affecting candidates of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). Going forward, students will select their preferred senior high schools only after their examination results have been released a move expected to help candidates make more informed choices.