The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has unveiled a bold ₵39.2 billion allocation for the education sector in the 2026 financial year, underscoring the government’s commitment to expanding access and improving quality across all levels of learning.
Speaking at a media briefing in Accra on Wednesday, November 19, the Minister emphasised that education remains central to Ghana’s sustainable development agenda and continues to be the country’s largest employer.
“It must be recognised that education holds the key to facilitating and guaranteeing sustainable and meaningful development for Ghana. The budget structure reflects this commitment, and let me emphasise that education remains the largest employer in the country,” he stated.
The Minister also announced government approval for the recruitment of 6,100 new teachers, assuring that the 2023 cohort of educators has been adequately captured in the budget. He urged striking teachers to complete the necessary audit and identification processes to ensure their reinstatement and payment.
“I understand that some striking teachers are looking for us on the streets of Accra. In response, I wish to state that NED has given approval for the recruitment of an additional 6,100 teachers. Consequently, the category of teachers belonging to the 2023 cohort has been adequately catered for in the budget,” he said.
The allocation for education in the 2026 budget represents a 23 per cent increase over the 2025 approved budget, reflecting the government’s determination to strengthen basic, secondary, and tertiary education.
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Story by Kelvin Owusu Andam | univers.ug.edu.gh
Edited by Gabriel Tecco Mensah
