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Students Must Not Be Denied Their Religious Rights – Haruna Iddrisu

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has strongly advocated for the respect of students' rights to practice their religion freely within schools across Ghana. His statement comes after concerns were raised about the denial of Muslim students at Saint Roses Senior High School in Akwatia, Eastern Region, who were not allowed to go home to observe Eid-ul-Fitr, despite a directive from the Ghana Education Service.Minister Iddrisu emphasized that all Ghanaian children are entitled to the rights and freedoms guaranteed under the 1992 Constitution, including the right to practice their religion. He made this call during the 2025 Eid ul-Fitr prayers in Tamale on March 31, 2025, when he joined the Ambariyya Muslim sect in their celebrations.His remarks followed a statement by the Ghana Muslim Students Association, which expressed disappointment over the incident. Iddrisu stated that no school has the authority to deny […]

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Parents Urged to Bring Food as Free SHS Faces Supply Crisis.

The Conference of Heads of Assisted Senior High Schools (CHASS) has called on parents to support the feeding of their wards in senior high schools amid worsening food shortages.Speaking to JoyNews, CHASS National Secretary Primus Baro revealed that many schools are grappling with inadequate food supplies, leading to rationing. He urged parents to send students with items like gari, shitor, and sugar to supplement what schools can provide."Food supplies to schools, particularly in the northern regions, are critically low," Baro noted. "In some schools, oil is unavailable, and alternatives like margarine are being used for cooking. Staples such as maize and beans are also scarce, leaving rice and gari as the only available options."CHASS had previously requested that the Ghana Education Service (GES) postpone reopening schools until financial arrears were settled. However, GES rejected this plea, resulting in a dire […]

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TECHAiDE Launches Upgraded Asanka Platform for Rural Education.

TECHAiDE Global, in partnership with the Centre for National Distance Learning and Open Schooling (CENDLOS), has launched an improved version of the Asanka Digital Platform to enhance teaching and learning for basic school pupils and teachers, particularly in rural communities.The upgraded platform, designed in line with the Ghana Education Service (GES) curriculum, is accessible for people with visual and hearing impairments. It provides comprehensive educational content without requiring internet connectivity, making it ideal for the 70% of rural students who face digital access challenges.Kafui Prebbie, CEO of TECHAiDE, explained that the platform's name, "Asanka," meaning "pot" in a local language, stands for "All Subjects And New Knowledge Access." The platform gained popularity during the COVID-19 lockdown for home learning and is now enhanced with practical learning experiences, videos, and other resources for students.Plans are underway to expand the content to […]

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TEWU-GH and TUWAG Clarify: ‘We Are Not on Strike.

The Tertiary Education Workers Union of Ghana (TEWU-GH) and the Technical Universities Workers Association of Ghana (TUWAG) have issued a statement to clarify that they are not part of any ongoing strike action.In the press release, national leaders Sulemana Abdul-Rahman (TEWU-GH) and John Ayarik Alateng (TUWAG) emphasized that the strike relates solely to the Ghana Education Service (GES) and does not involve their unions or workers in Ghana’s tertiary institutions.The leadership urged members to remain calm, continue working, and await further updates on any relevant issues. This statement aims to dispel confusion and ensure the smooth operation of tertiary institutions during heightened labor concerns in the country.

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Bongo Queen Mothers Call for United Efforts Against Teenage Pregnancy.

The Bongo Queen Mothers Association has urged stakeholders, including government agencies, traditional authorities, and religious leaders, to intensify collaborative efforts to address the rising rates of teenage pregnancy and early marriage in the district.Speaking at their 5th Anniversary Celebration, the association expressed concern about the increasing trend of young girls leaving school due to early pregnancies and marriages, despite past interventions.The Queen Mother of Bongo-Feo, Pognaba Agamboka Noyansonga-Kaisikoma, highlighted progress made between 2020 and 2022, where Bongo dropped from first to 11th position in teenage pregnancy cases among the 15 districts in the region. However, she noted a resurgence due to diminished efforts.“We need the support of chiefs, regional leaders, and all relevant institutions to help secure the future of our children,” she said.The association also shared achievements, including financial support for students in tertiary and vocational training, and reaffirmed […]

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Over 4,000 Teachers Demand 16 Months of Unpaid Salaries from Ghanaian Government.

A coalition known as the Coalition of Unpaid Teachers and Arrears – Ghana is urgently calling for the payment of outstanding salaries owed to over 4,000 teachers employed by the Ghana Education Service (GES). These educators, who have not received their salaries since their permanent employment in 2023, are owed between 7 to 16 months of arrears due to administrative delays in processing their employment documentation.The group expressed their frustration in a statement, highlighting the severe financial strain and challenges they have faced due to their unpaid salaries, which has impacted their ability to perform their teaching duties effectively. They indicated that despite previous assurances from the GES to resolve the issue, many teachers are still awaiting payment.The teachers have submitted a formal letter to the Director-General of the GES, demanding that their concerns be addressed by November 18, 2024, […]

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Teenage Pregnancy Forces School Dropouts in North East Region.

In the West Mamprusi Municipality of Ghana’s North East Region, a surge in teenage pregnancy is forcing many children, especially girls, to leave school. Local authorities are concerned by the alarming trend, as young girls struggle to balance pregnancy with education. This has led to an increase in early marriages, with parents pushing their daughters into wedlock after childbirth, ending their academic aspirations.Some girls, faced with these challenges, leave their communities to seek opportunities in the south but rarely return to continue their education. According to Sabratu Mahama, the regional girl child education officer, there were only six reported cases of teenage pregnancy in 2023, but this year, the number has spiked to 27 cases, with 18 of those girls breastfeeding and 38 dropping out of school entirely.The lack of adequate transportation is cited as a major barrier to monitoring […]

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