By Ruth Serwaa Asare
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has reiterated the government’s resolve to strengthen foundational learning, with an emphasis on play-based methods and the use of local languages as key tools to improve educational outcomes at the basic level.
According to the minister, learning in local languages provides children with a strong foundation for lifelong learning. He stressed the need for increased investment in early childhood education to ensure that every Ghanaian child receives the best possible start.
He made these remarks during a visit to one of the Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) classes in Abelenkpe, under the Ghana Education Outcomes Project (GEOP). The programme is designed to support out-of-school children through outcome-based funding.
Also present at the event was the UK Minister for Development, Baroness Chapman, who commended Ghana’s efforts and expressed satisfaction with the partnership between the UK government and Ghana. She noted that the promotion of local language learning would not only help children return to school but also ensure sustainable progress. “Lasting progress depends on strong partnerships and system strengthening,” Baroness Chapman emphasized.
The event was attended by key stakeholders, including representatives from the World Bank, Plan International, KPMG, Bridges Outcome Partnership, and other development partners, demonstrating a shared commitment to transforming education in Ghana.
