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Haruna Iddrisu

News tracking Haruna Iddrisu’s political statements, parliamentary debates, and legislative governance in Ghana.

Education Minister Warns Headteachers Against Charging Unapproved Fees

Education Minister Warns Headteachers Against Charging Unapproved Fees

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has cautioned headteachers nationwide against demanding or collecting unapproved fees as first-year students begin reporting to their respective schools. He cautioned that “any school head who denies admission to a student placed in their institution or demands unapproved fees will face strict disciplinary

Education Ministry to Review Computerized School Placement System

Education Ministry to Review Computerized School Placement System

The Ministry of Education has announced plans to set up a technical team in the coming days to undertake a comprehensive review of the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS). During a surprise working visit to the Presbyterian Senior High School in Accra, the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu,

Government to Pay GH₵994 Per Student for Private Schools Under Free SHS

Government to Pay GH₵994 Per Student for Private Schools Under Free SHS

The Ministry of Education has announced that it will provide GH₵994 per student annually to support private schools participating in this year’s Free Senior High School (SHS) programme. The commitment was revealed during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry and the Conference of

Government to Upgrade Category B Schools to Category A by 2026 — Education Minister

Government to Upgrade Category B Schools to Category A by 2026 — Education Minister

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed that the government is working on a comprehensive plan to upgrade some Category B senior high schools to Category A status. The initiative forms part of efforts to address Ghana’s long-standing school placement challenges and ensure equitable access to quality

"I Will Not Accept a Student with Aggregate 37 Entering a Category A School" - Haruna Iddrisu

"I Will Not Accept a Student with Aggregate 37 Entering a Category A School" - Haruna Iddrisu

The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has raised concerns over placement standards in senior high schools. Speaking on the issue, he stressed that merit must guide admissions into top schools. “For instance, I will not accept a student with aggregate thirty-seven (37) being placed in a Category A

Ghana, Canada Deepen Educational Cooperation with $30M TVET Investment

Ghana, Canada Deepen Educational Cooperation with $30M TVET Investment

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to strengthening educational ties with Canada during a courtesy call by the Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana, Her Excellency Myriam Montrat. Mr. Iddrisu expressed appreciation for Canada’s continued support of Ghana’s development, particularly in the education sector.

Government Allocates GHC1 Billion to End Double-Track System in SHSs

Government Allocates GHC1 Billion to End Double-Track System in SHSs

The government has set aside GHC1 billion from the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to finally phase out the double-track system in Senior High Schools (SHSs). Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced the decision on Thursday, September 11, 2025, while commissioning a new staff accommodation facility at Accra Girls’ Senior