The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that government has secured financial clearance to recruit at least 7,000 teachers across the country, in a move aimed at addressing staffing gaps and youth unemployment.
The approval, granted by the Ministry of Finance, follows months of concerns raised by trained teachers seeking employment after completing their studies.
Speaking at a press briefing in Accra, Mr Iddrisu said the recruitment forms part of government’s broader plan to prioritise 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 noted that the initiative will also help reduce unemployment 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, with graduates from the 2023, 2024, and 2025 cohorts expected to apply.
He added that priority will be given to applicants who are willing to serve in underserved and rural communities where teacher shortages are most severe.
“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 said.
The recruitment is expected to improve staffing levels in schools nationwide and enhance access to quality education, particularly in rural and hard-to-reach areas.
No Comment! Be the first one.