Ghana’s Minister for Education and Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has unveiled a bold and comprehensive vision for the country’s education sector during a Meet the Press session held to explain allocations in the 2026 National Budget.
Addressing journalists, the Minister announced that Cabinet has granted approval for the recruitment of 6,100 new teachers, a move he says reinforces government’s commitment to improving teacher availability and strengthening the education workforce across the country.
He further disclosed that concerns raised by the 2023 striking teachers have been fully factored into the 2026 budget. According to him, adequate provisions have been made to address their outstanding grievances as part of broader efforts to ensure industrial harmony in the education sector.
₵4.2 Billion GETFund Support for Free SHS and Key Educational Interventions
One of the most significant budget highlights is the confirmation that the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) will release ₵4.2 billion to support the Free Senior High School (SHS) programme, feeding initiatives, and the expansion of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
Part of the allocation will also fund free tertiary education for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and support the operations of the Ghana Scholarship Authority, which awaits presidential assent.
“This investment ensures that every Ghanaian child, regardless of circumstance, gets the chance to be educated,” Mr Iddrisu stated.
50,000 Housing Units for Teachers Under Ghana–Morocco Partnership
In what he described as a landmark welfare initiative, the Minister announced government’s plan to construct 50,000 housing units for teachers through a partnership with Morocco. The project aims to boost teacher morale, improve retention, and enhance living conditions for education professionals nationwide.
Science Laboratory for Kade SHS
Highlighting the need to reward excellence, Mr Iddrisu revealed that Kade Senior High School—whose student emerged as the nation’s best science student—will benefit from a fully equipped science laboratory. The facility will address longstanding infrastructure gaps and promote improved science education in the school.
Revamping Ghana’s Reading Culture
Expressing concern over what he termed a dangerously low reading culture in the country, the Minister pledged increased budgetary support for the Ghana Library Authority, PWD-focused education programmes, and distance learning initiatives.
He announced that government will construct and refurbish libraries nationwide, with a major upgrade planned for the Sunyani Library.
“Ghana’s reading culture is at an all-time low, and we must act now,” he stressed. “Our libraries will once again become vibrant centres of learning.”
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