Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu Sets Ambitious Agenda for KG–P6 Curriculum Review Committee

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Ellis Ferdinand
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Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu Sets Ambitious Agenda for KG–P6 Curriculum Review Committee

 

Ferdinand | EducationGhana |  April 17| Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu Sets Ambitious Agenda for KG–P6 Curriculum Review Committee




At the Ministry of Education, Haruna Iddrisu inaugurates a 13-member high-level committee to overhaul the KG–P6 curriculum, prioritising 21st-century skills, ethics, Ghanaian identity, African innovation, and inclusive learning.



Accra, Ghana—April 17, 2025— The Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, today inaugurated a high-level Steering Committee charged with the comprehensive review of Ghana’s Kindergarten to Primary Six (KG–P6) curriculum. Held at the Ministry’s Conference Room, the ceremony marked a decisive move toward crafting a future‑ready, inclusive education system.

The 13-member committee is chaired by the Minister himself, with Professor Amina Palmer—a leading educationist and academic—serving as co-chair. Other distinguished members include senior officials from the Ministry of Education, NaCCA, GES, NaSIA, and technical advisors, ensuring a breadth of expertise to guide the reform.

In his keynote address, Minister Iddrisu emphasised that curriculum reform must go beyond academic theory to address real-world demands. “Our goal is to prepare young Ghanaians to be ethically sound, socially responsible, and intellectually empowered to contribute meaningfully to the development of our nation,” he declared.

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Minister’s Priority Areas



1. 21st-Century Skills Integration
Embedding critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and digital literacy across all subjects to equip learners for a rapidly changing world.


2. Ethics and Civic Responsibility
Strengthening lessons on values, ethics, and citizenship to forge morally grounded students who actively uphold Ghana’s democratic traditions.


3. Ghanaian Identity and Cultural Heritage
Ensure the curriculum celebrates local languages, history, arts, and traditions, fostering pride in national roots while maintaining a global outlook.


4. African Innovation and Inventions
Showcasing home-grown scientific and technological advancements to inspire learners to contribute to continental progress.


5. Inclusive, Learner-Centred Approaches
Designing content and pedagogy that respond to diverse learner needs—urban, rural, differently abled, and disadvantaged—so no child is left behind.



The committee will engage teachers, parents, learners, civil society, development partners, and other stakeholders in a series of regional consultations. Their findings and recommendations are expected to chart the course for Ghana’s foundational education for the next decade.

With this bold agenda, Minister Iddrisu has set high expectations: a curriculum that is pragmatic, visionary, and reflective of Ghana’s aspirations—ensuring every child acquires the knowledge, values, and skills to thrive in the 21st‑century.

 

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