The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has cautioned against the use of weapons by students in schools, describing the trend as deeply worrying and a threat to the safety and well-being of both learners and teachers.
Iddrisu gave the caution when he inaugurated the board members of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) and the National School Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) in Accra on July 3, 2025.
He emphasised the need for students to adhere to the rules and regulations of their respective schools and underscored the importance of a collaborative effort to address the rising incidents of violence in schools.
The minister also charged the board members to prioritize foundational learning by focusing greater attention on the social and emotional well-being of students. He further advocated for the introduction of artificial intelligence and coding at the primary level of education.
The Chairpersons of NaCCA and NaSIA, Professor Vincent Assanful and Maabobor Kor Jacob Aaworb-Nang, Ph.D., respectively, affirmed their commitment to work with key stakeholders to ensure that quality standards in pre-tertiary education are met.
Board members of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) include:
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Prof. Vincent Assanful (Chair)
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Dr. Sulemana Iddrisu
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Prof. Augustine Ocloo
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Prof. Azeko Tahiru Salifu
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Mrs. Comfort Ashiagbor
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Prof. Ernest Kofi Davies
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Mr. Leonard Attivor
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Mrs. Ernesticia Lartey Asuinura
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Prof. Samuel Ofori Obuobisah Bekoe
The National School Inspectorate Authority (NaSIA) board members are:
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Maabobor Kor Jacob Aaworb-Nang, Ph.D. (Chair)
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Dr. Monique Armstrong-Baidoo
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Dr. Christian Addai-Poku
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Prof. Samuel Ofori Obuobisah Bekoe
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Mr. Obenfo Nana Kwasi Gyetuah
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Mr. Divine Worlanyo Agbenyo
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Mr. Michael Akanvibe Ayuraboya
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Ms. Emilia Affi Agbenyo
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Dr. Issahaque Munawaru
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Jennifer Tachi, Esq.
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Ing. Prof. Tahiru Salifu Azeko
The two regulatory bodies play critical roles in the country’s pre-tertiary educational landscape, particularly in quality assurance and curriculum development to meet world-class standards.
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Story by Sika Togoh |univers.ug.edu.gh
