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Hashmin Mohammed

Also known as: Mr Hashmin Mohammed

2026-05-212026-08-23

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Speaking to Citi FM, the Education Minister’s spokesperson, Hashmin Mohammed, said the engagement was likely to take place this week.

    Haruna Iddrisu to engage GAUA as gov’t seeks end to university administrators’ strike
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    The Press Secretary to the Minister of Education, Mr Hashmin Mohammed, who disclosed this in an interview with The Ghanaian Times yesterday, said the placement results would be announced after the completion of the pre-placement exercise, which allowed candidates to select their

    SHS placement results to be out Aug. 31
  4. Joy Online

    The Press Secretary and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Education, Hashmin Mohammed, said the introduction of the Free SHS policy has significantly increased enrollment and expanded access to education, but infrastructure development has not matched the growing demand.

    Education Minister warns of SHS placement pressure as infrastructure gaps persist
  5. Joy Online

    The Press Secretary and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Education, Hashmin Mohammed, said the report will provide a detailed assessment of candidates’ performance and offer a clearer basis for analysing the examination outcomes.

    Education Ministry to review BECE results’ concerns pending Chief Examiner’s report
  6. Joy Online

    ilingual approach is designed to support a smooth transition to higher levels of education, where English assumes a greater role, while preserving learners’ competence in Ghanaian languages,” a statement signed by the Press Secretary to the Minister of Education, Hashmin Mohammed

    French, Arabic, Chinese not compulsory – Education Ministry
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    Signed by the Press Secretary to the Minister of Education, Hashmin Mohammed, the statement said the Ministry remained committed to education policies that improve learning outcomes and prepare Ghanaian children for an increasingly interconnected world.

    French, Arabic and Chinese remain optional subjects-Education Ministry clarifies
  8. June 2026
  9. Daily Guide

    A statement signed by Hashmin Mohammed, Press Secretary to the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, said the ministry has taken note of growing public concerns regarding the increasing trend of excessive display of wealth and flamboyance during graduation ceremonies in some Se

    Govt Bans Cars, Money Bouquets, Flamboyant Celebrations On School Premises
  10. The Ghanaian Times

    According to a statement issued in Accra and signed by Hashmin Mohammed, Press Secretary to the minister on Friday, graduation ceremonies were intended to celebrate academic achievement and personal development and must reflect the values of modesty, discipline, dignity and respe

    Lavish displays force halt of SHS graduation ceremonies
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    A statement issued by the Ministry of Education and signed by the Press Secretary to the Minister, Mr Hashmin Mohammed, described the project as a major intervention to strengthen the country’s secondary education system.

    World Bank approves $300m to end SHS double-track system
  12. May 2026
  13. Joy Online

    A statement signed by Mr Hashmin Mohammed, Press Secretary to the Minister, copied to the Ghana News Agency on Wednesday said: “The partnership marks a milestone for Ghana’s agenda to modernise education through the integration of advanced AI technologies into teaching and learni

    Ghana signs MOU with ‘Google for Education’ to strengthen digital literacy
Politics

Education Minister to meet GAUA over university administrators' strike

The News

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu is expected to meet the Ghana Association of University Administrators this week as government seeks to resolve their ongoing strike over disparities in Market Premium and allowances between teaching and non-teaching staff. The planned discussions will involve the Education Ministry, GAUA, and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission to explore solutions, though GAUA has warned it will not suspend action based solely on government assurances.

12 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Education Minister to meet GAUA over university administrators' strike

    Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu is expected to meet the Ghana Association of University Administrators this week as government seeks to resolve their ongoing strike over disparities in Market Premium and allowances between teaching and non-teaching staff. The planned discussions will involve the Education Ministry, GAUA, and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission to explore solutions, though GAUA has warned it will not suspend action based solely on government assurances.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 10 August

  1. SHS placement results to release August 31 after BECE selection

    The Computerised School Selection and Placement System Secretariat will release Senior High School placement results on August 31, following the successful selection of schools by over 620,000 candidates who sat for the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination. The pre-placement exercise, conducted by WAEC, was expected to end on the day of interview, with candidates selecting preferred senior high and technical schools.

    10 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Education Ministry warns of SHS placement strain amid infrastructure gaps

    The Ministry of Education has acknowledged that Senior High School placement remains challenging due to infrastructure constraints; while the Free SHS policy has significantly increased enrollment, infrastructure development has not kept pace with demand, and the ministry is introducing the STaR-J Project to address deficits associated with SHS reforms.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Education Ministry to review BECE result concerns pending report

    The Ministry of Education says it will review concerns about BECE candidate performance and paper marking once formally brought to its attention, after the Chief Examiners' Report is released. The ministry's spokesperson cautioned against drawing conclusions before the report, which will provide detailed assessment and insights into examination outcomes.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana prioritizes local languages in revised basic curriculum

    The Education Ministry has clarified its language-of-instruction policy, making Ghanaian languages the primary medium from kindergarten to Primary Three, then introducing English alongside Ghanaian languages from Primary Four onwards. Foreign languages such as French, Arabic, and Chinese will be optional, not compulsory.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 3 August

  1. French, Arabic, Chinese remain optional in schools, Education Ministry clarifies

    Ghana's Ministry of Education clarified that French, Arabic and Chinese will remain optional subjects in the revised basic school curriculum. The Ministry said Ghanaian languages will be the main medium of instruction from Kindergarten to Primary Three, with English and Ghanaian languages both used from Primary Four to Primary Six, based on internationally accepted practices.

    3 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 23 June

  1. Ghana suspends SHS graduations, bans flamboyant celebrations

    The Ministry of Education has suspended all Senior High School graduation ceremonies nationwide, and the Ghana Education Service has banned flamboyant post-examination celebrations on school premises, including expensive gifts such as cars or money bouquets. The move follows public concerns over excessive displays of wealth during graduation ceremonies.

    23 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 22 June

  1. Ghana suspends SHS graduation ceremonies over lavish displays

    The Ministry of Education has suspended all Senior High School graduation ceremonies nationwide with immediate effect, citing growing concerns over excessive displays of wealth and extravagance at some school events. The ministry said graduation ceremonies should celebrate academic achievement and personal development while upholding values of modesty, discipline, dignity and respect.

    22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 18 June

  1. World Bank funds $300m to end Ghana's double-track SHS system

    The World Bank has approved $300 million to support Ghana's efforts to phase out the double-track system in Senior High Schools by 2027 through the STARR-J Project, which aims to strengthen secondary education, expand access, improve learning outcomes, and address infrastructure deficits.

    18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 21 May

  1. Ghana signs MOU with Google for Education to strengthen digital literacy

    Ghana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Google for Education to strengthen digital literacy and integrate advanced AI technologies into teaching and learning. The partnership aims to build teacher capacity, promote classroom innovation, and equip students with critical skills for a technology-driven global economy.

    21 May 2026 · Joy Online

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