The Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has outlined major education initiatives as part of the government’s reforms to strengthen Ghana’s education sector.

Addressing Parliament on Thursday, November 13, 2025, he emphasised the government’s commitment to ensuring that all learners have access to quality education, practical skills, and equal opportunities across the country.

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“In 2026, Government will overhaul the basic school curriculum from kindergarten to primary six to equip learners with practical skills in moral integrity, electronics, robotics, coding, and artificial intelligence, preparing them for the modern economy,” Dr Forson said.

He highlighted efforts to boost literacy and numeracy among young learners, noting that the Ghana Library Authority conducted 486 mobile library van outreach visits across the country.

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“In 2026, we plan to expand this initiative to more hard-to-reach communities,” he added, noting that this initiative was included in the national budget.

“To strengthen literacy and numeracy among young learners, the Ghana Library Authority undertook 486 mobile library van outreach visits across the country. In 2026, Government will expand this initiative to more hard-to-reach communities,” he emphasised.

As part of efforts to improve teacher professionalism, he added, “The National Teaching Council licensed 16,468 newly recruited teachers, inducted 19,852 new entrants, and renewed 137,695 in-service licences,” all highlighted in the budget.

“Government will also resource and expand infrastructure in SHS and TVET institutions to increase the number of Category A and B schools, with priority given to underserved regions,” Dr Ato Forson said.

The Minister further revealed plans to expand tertiary education opportunities, including the establishment of the University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences at Bunso, with satellite campuses at Donkorkrom, Kenyase, and Acherensua from the 2026 academic year.

“Two new Technical Universities will be established in Jasikan and Techiman, while the Catholic University of Science and Technology in Damongo will be set up in partnership with the Catholic Church. To further expand access to higher education, Government will establish two public universities in Kintampo and Dambai,” he stated.

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