The Minister for Education and Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced a new scholarship initiative aimed at supporting doctoral education in Ghana.
According to him, every public university in the country will receive funding this year to support five PhD students under a newly introduced local scholarship secretariat initiative.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, March 5, the minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding access to quality education from the primary level through to higher education.
He highlighted substantial investments made through the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to complete ongoing projects in various universities and constituencies.
However, he noted concerns regarding the capping of the GETFund and stressed that he will work with the Ministry of Finance to ensure availability of funds for educational development.
He also emphasized the role of digital and technological advancements in improving higher education, stating that the government would introduce digital tools to enhance learning from the pre-tertiary level upwards.
On curriculum development, the Education Minister pointed out the need to review existing educational materials, particularly in local languages.
He acknowledged the lack of literature on some Ghanaian languages such as Dagbani and Mamprusi and called for collaborative efforts to address the issue.
Additionally, Haruna Iddrisu touched on the establishment of more Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) schools across the country. He assured that the government remains committed to strengthening STEM education to equip Ghanaian students with the skills needed for the future.
