Ghana plans to hire 60,000 education workers during 2025 under a major expansion plan. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu told lawmakers Wednesday that 50,000 teachers and 10,000 support staff will join schools nationwide. The government has already set aside money for the hiring program as part of next year's spending plan. Officials expect the new workers to help schools across the country serve students better. Rural areas and schools with fewer resources will benefit most from the additional staff.
Iddrisu spoke after opposition leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin raised concerns about teacher protests at education headquarters. The minister rejected claims that authorities treated demonstrating teachers poorly during recent events. He said government officials are working to solve problems faced by education workers who have experienced delays with job assignments. Many teachers have waited months to receive their official work placements after completing training programs.
The education chief met with union representative Bafour Eric about ongoing posting issues affecting new graduates. Clearance documents approved during May allowed teachers to begin work but administrative delays pushed start dates from August to September. Financial approval papers expired at year's end and officials must renew authorization before teachers can proceed. The minister promised quick action to resolve these administrative problems.
Schools will gain significant teaching power through the massive recruitment drive planned for the coming year. Education leaders believe more staff will improve classroom instruction and administrative support for students. The hiring push represents one of Ghana's largest education workforce expansions in recent years.
Iddrisu spoke after opposition leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin raised concerns about teacher protests at education headquarters. The minister rejected claims that authorities treated demonstrating teachers poorly during recent events. He said government officials are working to solve problems faced by education workers who have experienced delays with job assignments. Many teachers have waited months to receive their official work placements after completing training programs.
The education chief met with union representative Bafour Eric about ongoing posting issues affecting new graduates. Clearance documents approved during May allowed teachers to begin work but administrative delays pushed start dates from August to September. Financial approval papers expired at year's end and officials must renew authorization before teachers can proceed. The minister promised quick action to resolve these administrative problems.
Schools will gain significant teaching power through the massive recruitment drive planned for the coming year. Education leaders believe more staff will improve classroom instruction and administrative support for students. The hiring push represents one of Ghana's largest education workforce expansions in recent years.
