The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that the Ministry of Education has received official clearance from the Ministry of Finance to begin the recruitment of 7,000 new teachers across Ghana.

The announcement was made by Haruna Iddrisu during a media briefing on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

According to him, the recruitment portal will be open to eligible applicants on April 10, 2026.

“I am happy to note and announce that the Ministry of Education has received clearance and approval from the Ministry of Finance for the recruitment of teachers across the country. We will be recruiting at least 7,000 teachers. We want the process to be open, transparent, and competitive," he said.

Haruna Iddrisu said the recruitment will target graduates from the 2023, 2024, and 2025 cohorts.

“Graduates from the 2023, 2024, and 2025 cohorts may apply for placement as teachers across the country. Priority will be given to those who are ready and willing to serve in those deprived and safe areas,” he stated.

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Haruna Iddrisu further disclosed that special consideration will be given to graduates willing to serve in underserved and remote areas.

“Priority will be given to those who are ready and willing to serve in deprived areas like Dambai in the Oti Region, and other areas that we have noted that have significant gaps and deficits in the availability of teachers," he added.

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