The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu has strongly condemned the use of weapons by students in schools, calling it a deeply worrying trend and a threat to the safety and wellbeing of learners and teachers.
He underscored the need for a collaborative effort to address rising incidents of violence in schools.
Speaking at the official inauguration of the governing boards of the National Schools Inspectorate Authority (NASIA) and the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) in Accra, Haruna Iddrisu charged NaSIA to not only intensify its inspection mandate but to also work closely with school authorities and other relevant stakeholders to ensure a safe, secure and disciplined learning environment across all basic and second-cycle institutions in the country.
“The use of weapons by students is unacceptable. I expect NASIA to step up its inspections and enforce safety standards in our schools,” he stated.
“Every child and teacher deserves to feel safe in the learning environment,” the minister added.
The Minister also tasked the newly inaugurated board of NaCCA to ensure that Ghana’s national curriculum aligns with the needs of the 21st century, particularly in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), as well as Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
He emphasized that curriculum reform is essential to preparing Ghanaian students to compete globally and contribute meaningfully to national development.
“Our curriculum must reflect the demands of the future. I urge the NaCCA board to work diligently to strengthen STEM and TVET pathways, ensuring our learners are well-equipped for the Fourth Industrial Revolution,” he said.
The newly sworn-in boards are expected to provide strategic direction and oversight to both NASIA and NaCCA, institutions critical to the government’s broader education reform agenda.
