Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, is calling on the Indonesian government to establish an Islamic Medical University in Northern Ghana.
This institution, according to the minister would help bridge the development gap between the northern and southern parts of the country, while strengthening educational and diplomatic ties between Ghana and Indonesia.
The education minister believes that this university would accelerate the training of medical professionals in Northern Ghana, addressing the country’s shortage of medical doctors, particularly in rural areas.
He also hopes that this collaboration would deepen the ties between Ghana’s Muslim community and Indonesia, the world’s largest Islamic nation.
The Indonesian government has been briefed on the proposal, and Honorary Consul Paskal A.B. Rois has assured Iddrisu that he would escalate the matter for consideration.
Rois also congratulated Iddrisu on his appointment as Education Minister, acknowledging his experience in governance and lawmaking.
This potential partnership is part of a broader effort to strengthen educational collaborations between Ghana and Indonesia. Over 60 Ghanaian students are currently pursuing degrees in Indonesia, and there are plans to establish student and faculty exchange programs between universities in both countries.
Baina Multimedia/ News Desk.
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