Some concerned youth of Jomoro Constituency in the Western region, have commended President John Dramani Mahama and Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu for pledging to establish a college of education at Ezinlibo in the area.

The education minister announced this during the inaugural ceremony of the governing council of John Bosco College of Education on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

The minister emphasised that the move is aimed at improving the supply of trained teachers and improving academic excellence.

"I'm happy to note that government has taken a decision to establish a college of education at Ezinlibo in the Jomoro Municipality of the Western Region," he stated.

The push for the college of education in Jomoro was initiated by a former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Ghana Armed Forces, Lt Gen Peter Augustine Blay (Rtd), during the late President Prof John Evans Atta Mills era but could not succeed.

The former CDS joined forces with the Member of Parliament for Jomoro, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, to push the same agenda under the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Nana Akufo-Addo era to have the college established, but that also did not materialise.

Speaking to the leader of the Jomoro Youth at Ezinlibo on Thursday, April 2, 2026, Cosmos Enu Kwaw, expressed heartfelt gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama and Haruna Iddrisu for thinking about the development of Jomoro.

He indicated that this vision if comes to reality would bring hope to the youth of Jomoro.

"This strategic announcement brings immense hope to the people of Jomoro, particularly the youth, who have historically faced significant challenges, including long-distance travel, to access tertiary education", he said.

"This intervention highlights the NDC administration's commitment to prioritizing the welfare of Jomoro and ensuring equitable distribution of developmental projects", he commended.

He took the opportunity to commend the stakeholders of Jomoro for fighting for the betterment of Jomoro.

"We wish to specifically acknowledge the tireless lobbying efforts of key stakeholders in Jomoro making this project a reality, including Awulae Kwasi Armakyi III, President of the Western Nzema Traditional Council, Lt Gen Peter Augustine Blay (Rtd), the Member of Parliament for Jomoro, Hon. Dorcas Affo-Toffey, and the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon Benedict Boadi", he said.

He revealed; "We recall that in late 2016, Lt. Gen. Blay (Rtd) patriotically released the Ariza educational facility to the government to be converted into a College of Education. Lt Gen Blay joined forces with the then Nana Akuffo Addo- Dr Alhaji Mahamadu Bawumia government but nothing positive came from the numerous assurances offered".

"Significantly, the sustained lobbying efforts of these aforementioned individuals upon the return of H.E. John Mahama’s government- meeting with the Minister of Education and stakeholders—has resulted in the pledge to materialize this institution", he said.

He stated that the establishment of the college of education in the area was a testament to the fact that development projects were arriving in Jomoro.

Cosmos Enu Kwaw further indicated that the establishment of the college would not only enhance the academic prospects of their youth but would stimulate local economic growth and bring unparalleled development to the area.

He, therefore, concluded; "We thank President Mahama for his listening leadership and the Minister of Education, Hon Haruna Iddrisu for ensuring that Jomoro is included in the national transformation agenda".