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The Ministry of Education (MoE) has commenced an investigation into the alleged distribution of 22,000 bags of expired rice to Senior High Schools (SHSs) nationwide. The claims were made by North Tongu MP and former Deputy Education Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on Wednesday, November 13. He alleged that the rice …

The National Association of Institutional Suppliers (NAIS) has announced plans to picket at the Ministry of Education on November 20 and 21 to demand a definitive plan for settling unpaid contracts. In a letter presented to the Ghana Police Service’s Regional Commander in Accra on November 12, 2024, NAIS expressed …

The Ministry of Education has described claims made in a recent report by The Fourth Estate Media regarding the Wi-Fi for Schools Programme as inaccurate. According to the Ministry, the report, which suggests a failure in service delivery and misuse of public funds, does not represent the facts. This is …

An exchange unfolded on the Joy FM Super Morning show on April 26, 2024, as Kwasi Kwarteng, spokesperson for the Ministry of Education, faced probing questions from journalists over plans to paint public schools. The Ministry of Education recently hinted at its intention to revamp public schools, with a proposal …

The Ministry of Education has refuted recent claims indicating a government proposal to change the uniforms of public school students. Dispelling these rumours, the Ministry has officially stated that there are no plans to change the uniforms across all public schools, nor any initiatives to repaint existing school facilities. Kwasi …

The Ministry of Education has vehemently denied claims of spending GH¢68.5 million on photocopying past questions for candidates of the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). The Ministry of Education allegedly incurred a cost of GH¢33.6 million in 2020 and over GH¢34 million in 2021 for this purpose, both …

The National Association of Institutional Suppliers has given the government a 14-day ultimatum to pay an amount of GH₵30 million owed them. According to the Association, if the government fails to respond to their requests, they will picket the Ministry of Education until they are granted an audience and subsequently …

The Education Minister and the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES) were the only ones given access and passwords to approve protocol placement into Category A senior high schools. This was to curb fraud, but The Fourth Estate‘s investigations found that placement into such schools happened through a network …

The Education Ministry has hit back at teacher unions opposing the appointment of the new Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES). Dr. Eric Nkanasah was appointed as the new Director General of the GES following the termination of Professor Opoku Amankwa’s engagement. But the National Association of Graduate Teachers …

The Education Ministry has announced the date for the selection of schools by prospective candidates of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The ministry has asked parents, guardians and candidates to take note of an video that’s going to be played on various television and radio stations across the country …