GNAT calls on the Education Minister to address sector issues directly.

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has urged Haruna Iddrisu, the country’s new education minister, to confront the persistent issues confronting the education system head-on as Ghana commemorates the International Day of Education.
Thomas Musah, the general secretary of GNAT, emphasized in an interview with Adom News the importance of pre-tertiary education in establishing the groundwork for high-quality instruction and learning.
He emphasized that as it is essential to the future of education in the nation, this area should be the incoming minister’s main concern.
Mr. Musah listed several urgent concerns, such as funding pre-tertiary education, the need for better teaching and learning tools, school lunch programs, and the West African Examinations Council’s (WAEC) activities.
But he paid particular attention to the Free Senior High School (SHS) program, which has been a ground-breaking move in Ghana’s educational system.
While praising the Free SHS program for its effectiveness in expanding educational opportunities, he underlined that maintaining the program’s viability necessitates close attention to three vital areas: management, quality, and access.
The quality of education and efficient resource management have not gotten the attention they merit, even though access to education has greatly increased.
Although there has been progress in addressing access, he noted that immediate action is still required to ensure appropriate management and hold educational standards high.
Mr. Musah clarified that prudent and equitable resource allocation is necessary for the program to continue to flourish, with an emphasis on assisting underfunded areas and guaranteeing efficient distribution.
Going forward, GNAT advocated for a strategy that places a high priority on equity at all educational levels to guarantee that the field is both accessible and able to provide each student with high-quality results.
Regarding the International Day of Education subject, the General Secretary of GNAT questioned if the nation was prepared to adopt AI.
AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation is the theme for this year’s festival.
The International Day of Education this year holds importance for Ghana’s educational system. It provides a forum for evaluating the advancements made toward SDG 4 while tackling issues like unequal access for underserved populations including girls and kids with special education needs.