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Education Minister Warns Against Weapons in Schools, Urges Emotional Safety and AI in Curriculum

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Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has expressed deep concern over students carrying weapons to school, calling it a threat to safety. He made the call while inaugurating new NaCCA and NaSIA board members in Accra.

Rising School Violence Worries Minister

The Minister for Education, Honourable Haruna Iddrisu, has strongly condemned the increasing reports of students carrying weapons to school, warning that the trend poses a significant threat to both learners and teachers.

Speaking at the inauguration of Board Members of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) and the National School Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) in Accra, the Minister called for collaborative national action to reverse the growing incidence of violence in schools.

“This is not just a disciplinary matter—it’s a national concern. No school should become a battleground. We must protect our children and teachers,” the Minister stated.

Prioritizing Emotional Safety and Foundational Learning

The Education Minister also emphasized the need to integrate social and emotional learning into foundational education. He urged the newly inaugurated boards to give priority to students’ psychological well-being, alongside academic excellence.

In a forward-looking policy suggestion, he called for the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and coding at the primary school level, as part of efforts to modernize Ghana’s pre-tertiary education system in line with global digital trends.

Newly Inaugurated Boards: NaCCA and NaSIA

The Chairperson of NaCCA, Professor Vincent Assanful, and the Chairperson of NaSIA, Maabobor Kor Jacob Aaworb-Nang, Ph.D., pledged to uphold the standards of curriculum development and inspection in collaboration with stakeholders.

✅ NaCCA Board Members:

Prof. Vincent Assanful (Chair)
Dr. Sulemana Iddrisu
Prof. Augustine Ocloo
Prof. Azeko Tahiru Salifu
Mrs. Comfort Ashiagbor
Prof. Ernest Kofi Davies
Mr. Leonard Attivor
Mrs. Ernesticia Lartey Asuinura
Prof. Samuel Ofori Obuobisah Bekoe

✅ NaSIA Board Members:

Maabobor Kor Jacob Aaworb-Nang, Ph.D. (Chair)
Dr. Monique Armstrong-Baidoo
Dr. Christian Addai Poku
Prof. Samuel Ofori Obuobisah Bekoe
Mr. Obenfo Nana Kwasi Gyetuah
Mr. Divine Worlanyo Agbenyo
Mr. Michael Akanvibe Ayuraboya
Ms. Emilia Affi Agbenyo
Dr. Issahaque Munawaru
Jennifer Tachi, Esq.
Ing. Prof. Tahiru Salifu Azeko

Next Steps for Education Reform

Hon. Iddrisu’s remarks come amid widespread educational reforms and underscore the government’s commitment to:

Reducing violence in schools
Modernizing the curriculum with digital skills and AI
Enhancing quality assurance through bodies like NaCCA and NaSIA

The Minister also hinted at further stakeholder engagement sessions to ensure that policies reflect the real concerns of teachers, students, and parents.

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