A delegation comprising Members of Parliament, Committee officials and representatives from the Zimbabwean Embassy in Ghana, paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu at his office.
The visit forms part of a broader study visit aimed at understudying Ghana’s education system, innovation ecosystem and industrial development hubs.
Haruna Iddrisu briefed the delegation on Ghana’s comprehensive education reforms, policy direction and ongoing efforts to enhance access, equity, quality and relevance at all levels of education.
The Tamale South legislator emphasized the government’s commitment to aligning education with the country’s development agenda through technical and vocational training, STEM promotion and digital transformation.
The delegation led by the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, Dr. Thokozani Khupe, expressed keen interest in Ghana’s innovation centres and the linkages between education, industry and entrepreneurship.
“We are eager to learn Ghana’s exemplary role in innovation and explore and forge partnerships for sustainability and reduce reliance on government funding”, she stated.
Both parties engaged in a fruitful exchange of ideas on innovation in education, tertiary education governance, and strategies for harnessing science and technology as drivers of economic growth.
The visit reflects the growing cooperation between African countries in the area of education and development, and both sides reaffirmed their commitment to fostering stronger bilateral relations, knowledge-sharing, and joint initiatives in the education and innovation sectors.
As part of their visit, the Zimbabwean delegation is expected to tour selected tertiary institutions, innovation hubs, and industrial enclaves across Ghana to gain firsthand insights into how policy is translated into practice. This will further deepen their understanding of Ghana’s model and strengthen future engagements between the two nations.
