The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that government has secured financial clearance to recruit at least 7,000 teachers across the country.
The approval, granted by the Ministry of Finance, follows months of agitation by trained teachers seeking employment after completing their studies.
Addressing journalists at a press briefing in Accra, Mr. Iddrisu stated that the recruitment forms part of government’s broader commitment to prioritising education under the reset agenda of President John Dramani Mahama.
“Education remains a key priority… Government intends to invest heavily in education, in infrastructure, and in the provision of learning resources and materials to improve the delivery of our education system,” he said.
He added that the initiative is also aimed at addressing youth unemployment, particularly among graduates from colleges of education and other teacher training institutions.
“I am happy to note and announce that the Ministry of Education has received clearance and approval from the Ministry of Finance for the recruitment of teachers across the country. We will be recruiting at least 7,000 teachers,” he stated.
According to the Minister, the recruitment process will be open, transparent, and competitive. Graduates from the 2023, 2024, and 2025 cohorts are expected to apply for placement.
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He further indicated that priority will be given to applicants willing to serve in underserved and rural communities, where there are significant gaps in teacher availability.
“We will give priority to those who are ready and willing to serve in deprived areas… where we have noted significant gaps and differences in the availability of teachers,” he added.
The move is expected to help bridge staffing shortages in schools across the country and improve access to quality education, particularly in rural and hard-to-reach areas.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
