Ministry of Education (Ghana)

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Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education and All Levels of Learning
Ministry of Education (Ghana)
Ministry overview
Formed1951;74 years ago (1951)
Preceding agencies
  • Ministry of Education and Culture
  • (Education departments under colonial administration, pre-1951)
JurisdictionGovernment of Ghana
HeadquartersAccra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
5°33′22″N0°11′49″W / 5.55602°N 0.1969°W / 5.55602; -0.1969
Employees~ 1,500
Minister responsible
Parent MinistryGovernment of Ghana
Child agencies
  • Ghana Education Service (GES)
  • National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA)
  • Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)
  • National Teaching Council (NTC)
Website moe.gov.gh

The Ministry of Education of Ghana is the government ministry responsible for formulating and implementing national educational policies, overseeing all levels of education from basic schools to tertiary institutions [1] [2] . The ministry manages curriculum development, teacher training, educational infrastructure, and supervises educational agencies including the Ghana Education Service (GES), the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) [3] [4] .

Contents

The Ministry of Education was established under the Civil Service Law 327 and under the PNDC Law 1993 with the mandate to provide relevant education to all Ghanaians. [5]

History

The Ministry of Education was established in 1951 during the colonial period to coordinate and manage the educational system in the Gold Coast [6] . Its first head was Kojo Botsio, who later became the first Minister for Education in independent Ghana [7] .

During the administration of Kwame Nkrumah, the ministry oversaw investments in teacher training colleges, secondary schools, and technical institutes. [8] The ministry’s structure and functions were subsequently influenced by political changes, including periods of military rule under the National Liberation Council, the National Redemption Council, and the Provisional National Defence Council. [9]

Agencies

Ministers

Board of advisors

Every Sector Minister is legally obligated to establish a Ministerial Advisory Board, which provides advice on relevant issues to their respective Ministry. [11] Furthermore, the Advisory Board is tasked with fostering continuous engagement between the Ministry and its service users. It also advises the Minister on policy adjustments, planning objectives, and operational strategies. [11]

Mission

The Ministry of Education's main goal is to ensure accessible and high-quality education for all in Ghana. [12] This is achieved through policy formulation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation, with a focus on meeting labor market demands, enhancing human development, and promoting national integration. Education is recognized as a transformative force, providing opportunities and serving as a pathway out of poverty and underdevelopment. [11] [12]

Projects

Key Programs

Projects

  • STEM
  • TVET
  • Education Reform
  • ICT in Education Reform

Virtual Learning

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Who Regulates Education in Ghana-the Ministry of Education or its agencies? – Ghana Society for Education and Technology". 2025-01-24. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  2. ↑ Ministry, Ghana Education Services Archived 2009-01-19 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ↑ "Home". Ministry of Education. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  4. ↑ "Ministry of Education Ghana – Changing Ghana Through Education" . Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  5. ↑ "About Ministry of Education". Archived from the original on 1998-11-30. Retrieved 2015-02-14.
  6. ↑ "Ministry of Education". Government of Ghana. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
  7. ↑ "Kojo Botsio is Dead". GhanaWeb. 2001-02-07. Archived from the original on 2024-12-17. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  8. ↑ Nkrumah, Kwame (1957). Ghana: The Autobiography of Kwame Nkrumah. Thomas Nelson & Sons. p. 145.
  9. ↑ "Ghana". clintonwhitehouse3.archives.gov. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  10. ↑ "Minister of Education Swears in GES Council Members". Ghana Education Service. 2022-01-18. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
  11. 1 2 3 "About Us - Ministry of Education Ghana". 2020-11-24. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
  12. 1 2 "Ministry of Education". ghana.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
  13. 1 2 3 "Resources - Ministry of Education Ghana". 2020-10-28. Retrieved 2024-11-15.

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