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Government to establish new College of Education in Western Region – Haruna Iddrisu
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu has announced that government will establish a new college of education at Azinebu Dzomoro in the Western Region as part of efforts to expand teacher training capacity in the country.
Speaking at the inauguration of the governing council of John Bosco College of Education on March 31, the Minister said the initiative is aimed at improving the supply of trained teachers and enhancing academic performance, particularly in underserved areas.
“I am happy to note that government has taken a decision to establish a college of education at Azinebu Dzomoro in the Western Region,” he stated.
Mr. Iddrisu disclosed that discussions are already underway with key stakeholders to facilitate the project.
“This morning I met with the CEO of to discuss this initiative. Pursuant to its mandate to support communities within its catchment areas, and in consultation with the Director-General of GTEC, government has taken a policy decision to establish a new teacher training college at Azinebu Dzomoro,” he said.
He added that construction is expected to begin in 2027, subject to the availability of resources.
“Work on it will commence somewhere in 2027, subject to the availability of resources that I intend to generate,” he noted, emphasizing the need for a training institution in the enclave. “We need a teacher training institution in that area to serve that particular enclave.”
In a related development, the Education Minister revealed plans to revive inter-schools and colleges sporting competitions to help identify and nurture young talents across the country.
He said he is in discussions with the Minister for Youth and Sports to secure sponsorship for the initiative.
“I am also in consultation with the Minister for Youth and Sports to re-establish schools and colleges football competition. We will look for sponsorship to relaunch it because Ghana abounds in talents such as football, tennis and boxing. We need to identify them young and groom them,” he said.
Mr. Iddrisu further indicated that government is considering reforms to the composition of governing boards of senior high schools to ensure broader representation, including alumni participation.
“Again, all government second cycle institutions will, where necessary, review appropriate legislation to allow for more participation to include alumni groups. They should have a minimum representation of two either two women or a man and a woman to fulfill President Mahama’s decision to increase gender participation in decision-making,” he added.
