Minister of Education Haruna Iddrisu has justified the government’s decision to recruit 7,000 teachers, despite criticism that the figure does not fully meet the country’s educational demands.
He explained that financial limitations have constrained the government’s ability to hire more teachers, even as schools across the nation face increasing pressure to expand staff.
Speaking at the launch and communications briefing of the 19th edition of the eLearning Africa Conference, the Minister addressed concerns about the adequacy of the recruitment drive.
“If resources were available, we should be employing and recruiting up to 50,000 teachers across the country, but due to budgetary constraints, we are unable to do that. The Ministry of Education sought clearance from the Ministry of Finance to recruit up to 7,000 teachers with degrees and diplomas. Accordingly, the process has been advertised in an open, transparent manner,” he said.
Mr. Iddrisu stressed that the recruitment exercise had been conducted fairly and transparently, in line with established procedures, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants.
Beyond teacher recruitment, the Minister outlined plans to introduce a national digital education policy aimed at bridging systemic gaps and enhancing learning outcomes across Ghana.
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