A steering committee consisting of 13 members has been established to evaluate the curriculum from Kindergarten (KG) to Basic Six. This committee, led by Professor Amina Plummer, is made up of knowledgeable professionals well-versed in Ghana’s educational landscape.
The committee includes notable figures such as Mamle Andrews, Chief Director at the Ministry of Education (MoE); Prof. George K.T. Oduro, Technical Advisor to the Minister of Education; Prof. Yayra Dzakadzie, Director-General of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment; Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES); Prof. Azeko Salifu Tahiru, Inspector of Schools; and Prof. Christian Addai-Poku, Registrar of the National Teaching Council.
Additional members are Dr. Eric Adzore, Director-General of the Ghana TVET Service; Nana Baffour Awuah, Director of Pre-Tertiary Education at MoE; Rejoice Dankwa, Director of Technical and Vocational Education and Training at MoE; Insah Shirzu, Director of Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring, and Evaluation at MoE; Mavis Asare Donkor, Director-General of Administration; and Dr. Samuel Awuku, an Education and Development Consultant.
Significance
During the inauguration of the committee, the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, highlighted the crucial role of education in the nation’s progress. He remarked, “If we achieve success in education, we will achieve success as a nation.”
He elaborated that the curriculum review and revision process is not merely a technical task but a strategic initiative aimed at equipping children for the dynamic and interconnected workforce, which presents both challenges and opportunities.
“It is my firm belief that the work you are about to undertake will lead to the development of ethical and responsible leaders for our country,” Mr. Iddrisu stated.
He underscored the necessity for children to be adaptable in order to remain relevant in the future, highlighting the importance of equipping them with comprehensive skills that enable critical thinking, effective problem-solving, proficient communication, teamwork, and the ability to confidently navigate uncertainties.
The Minister also noted that the curriculum review would be fundamentally aligned with 21st-century skills, establishing a new foundation for the development of learners.
“It is essential for our children to understand that Africa has much to offer, not just in terms of survival, but also in brilliance, culture, and innovation,” he remarked.
The Minister anticipates that the review will address real-world challenges and reinforce national values such as honesty, respect, integrity, patriotism, and civic responsibility.
Addressing the Debate on Ghana’s Founding Father
Mr. Iddrisu further instructed the committee to resolve the ongoing debate regarding the identity of Ghana’s founding father.
“Your curriculum review must bring closure to this issue,” he asserted. “I do not want Ghanaian children to grow up unaware of who the nation’s founding fathers are or who its foundational leader was.”
He expressed gratitude to the committee members for their willingness to serve the nation.
