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Ministry of Education

Also known as: MoE · Ministry of Education, Ghana · Ministry of Education of Ghana

Government agency responsible for education policy and school administration in Ghana, currently addressing student indiscipline and reviewing graduation ceremony guidelines.

2026-04-272026-06-23
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  1. June 2026

  2. The Chronicle

    Over the weekend, the Ministry of Education suspended all Senior High School (SHS) graduation ceremonies nationwide, with immediate effect. …

    Editorial: Schools Are Not Runways For Wealth Display

  3. Joy Online

    … Mr Andoh called on the government, through the Ministry of Education, to integrate sickle cell education into the national curriculum to equip young Ghanaians with knowledge before they start families. …

    Gov’t urged to introduce sickle cell education in schools to reduce future cases

  4. Joy Online

    The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES), will convene a national conference by the end of July 2026 to address growing concerns over indiscipline in senior high schools acros …

    Education Ministry to hold national conference on rising indiscipline in Senior High Schools

  5. Joy Online

    … The Minister disclosed that some of the recent incidents that sparked public debate had not been brought to the attention of either the Ministry of Education or the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service before they occurred. …

    Education Minister extends ban on lavish school celebrations to all schools in Ghana

  6. The Ghanaian Times

    The Ministry of Education has suspended all Senior High School (SHS) graduation ceremonies nationwide with immediate effect. …

    Lavish displays force halt of SHS graduation ceremonies

  7. The Chronicle

    … The Academy commended President John Dramani Mahama for spearheading the launch, and acknowledged the Ministry of Education, the GNRF Governing Board and other stakeholders for operationalizing the Fund. …

    Support Young Researchers- GhYA

  8. Joy Online

    The National Council of Parent Teacher Associations (NCPTA) has thrown its full support behind the Ministry of Education and Ghana Education Service (GES) directive banning extravagant and profit-driven graduation ceremonies in pre-tertiary schools. …

    NCPTA backs ban on extravagant school graduations, calls for return to discipline, character building

  9. Joy Online

    The Ministry of Education has ordered the immediate suspension of all Senior High School (SHS) graduation ceremonies across Ghana following growing concerns over what it describes as excessive displays of wealth and flamboyance during such events. …

    GES bans cars, money bouquets on school premises as Education Ministry halts SHS graduations nationwide

  10. Joy Online

    The Ministry of Education has received a donation of STEM learning materials from Coderina EdTech to support the teaching and learning of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in schools across the country. …

    Coderina EdTech donates STEM materials to support ICT, coding education in Ghana

  11. Joy Online

    … r for Education on the floor of Parliament. “If you had done shoddy work and you were asked to come back 10 years later to complete it, I’m sure you would have been running away,” the MP told the contractors, promising to relay their progress directly to the Ministry of Education …

    Wa West MP pushes for revival of stalled Dorimon E-Block, tackles urgent kindergarten furniture shortage
Society

Education Ministry suspends SHS graduation ceremonies nationwide

The News

Ghana's Ministry of Education has suspended all Senior High School graduation ceremonies nationwide pending a review of guidelines, citing growing public concerns about excessive display of wealth and flamboyance during such events. The ministry banned expensive gifts like cars and money bouquets, warning that school heads allowing such activities would face sanctions.

Why it matters

Ministry of Education suspends all SHS graduation ceremonies nationwide to curb excessive displays of wealth—a major policy shift with direct impact on hundreds of schools and families across Ghana.

3 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Today

  1. Education Ministry suspends SHS graduation ceremonies nationwide

    Ghana's Ministry of Education has suspended all Senior High School graduation ceremonies nationwide pending a review of guidelines, citing growing public concerns about excessive display of wealth and flamboyance during such events. The ministry banned expensive gifts like cars and money bouquets, warning that school heads allowing such activities would face sanctions.

    3 hours ago · The Chronicle →

Yesterday

  1. Sickle cell education should be mandatory in schools, founder urges

    The Founder of Focus on Sickle-Cell Foundation has called on the government to integrate genotype and inheritance education into the national curriculum to equip young Ghanaians with knowledge before starting families, saying education is the cheapest and most sustainable prevention tool available.

    22 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Education Ministry to convene indiscipline conference by July 2026

    The Minister for Education announced that the Ministry and Ghana Education Service will hold a national conference by end of July 2026 to address growing indiscipline in senior high schools, bringing together stakeholders including civil society, academia, church, parents and educationists to identify root causes and develop solutions.

    23 hours ago · Joy Online →

  3. Education Minister extends lavish celebration ban to all Ghana schools

    Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has clarified that the government's ban on extravagant post-WASSCE celebrations applies to all schools in Ghana, both public and private, to curb excessive displays of wealth on school premises and preserve the dignity of educational institutions. Parents remain free to celebrate their children's achievements outside school premises.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. 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 →

Sunday 21 June

  1. Ghana Young Academy backs new research fund, seeks dedicated support

    The Ghana Young Academy has endorsed the newly launched Ghana National Research Fund as an important investment in research and innovation, while calling for dedicated funding tracks specifically for early- and mid-career scientists.

    21 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  2. NCPTA backs ban on lavish school graduation ceremonies

    The National Council of Parent Teacher Associations has endorsed a Ministry of Education and Ghana Education Service directive banning extravagant, profit-driven graduation ceremonies in pre-tertiary schools, arguing that such lavish events promote materialism and entitlement among children rather than discipline and moral values.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 20 June

  1. Ghana suspends SHS graduations over wealth display concerns

    The Ministry of Education has ordered an immediate suspension of all Senior High School graduation ceremonies nationwide following growing concerns over excessive displays of wealth and flamboyance during such events. The suspension will remain in force until existing guidelines governing graduation ceremonies are reviewed.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Coderina EdTech donates STEM kits to schools nationwide

    The Ministry of Education received a donation of STEM learning materials from Coderina EdTech comprising 100 kits for basic schools and 20 for Senior High Schools and TVET institutions, supporting the government's efforts to strengthen digital education and integrate coding and AI into teaching.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Wa West MP advances stalled school block, addresses kindergarten furniture crisis

    The Wa West MP is pushing to complete the Dorimon E-block, abandoned for a decade and damaged by weather and theft, which contractors say will be ready within three to four months. He is also intervening to resolve a severe furniture shortage at a local kindergarten.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Education officials must address rising student indiscipline—Tuah-Yeboah

    Former Deputy Attorney-General Alfred Tuah-Yeboah has called on the Ministry of Education and Ghana Education Service to introduce stronger measures to address growing student indiscipline, citing recent incidents of unrest characterised by violence and destruction of school property. He stressed that restoring discipline requires coordinated effort from school authorities, parents, and government agencies.

    20 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 19 June

  1. Ghana Young Academy welcomes National Research Fund launch

    The Ghana Young Academy has welcomed the launch of the Ghana National Research Fund, describing it as a significant step toward strengthening the country's research, innovation and knowledge ecosystem. The Academy called for dedicated and competitive funding pathways for early- and mid-career researchers.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Diaspora Girls SHS lacks classrooms, library, assembly hall

    Students at Diaspora Girls' Senior High School in Akuapem South, Eastern Region, with a population of about 900, face severe infrastructure shortages: some attend classes in the school's canteen or under trees, while the school lacks an assembly hall, library, adequate classroom blocks, and a functional dining hall. A source described the conditions as unacceptable and detrimental to academic work.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana must criminalize sexual relationships between teachers and students

    An opinion piece argues that Ghana should criminalize sexual relationships between teachers and students, noting that such conduct violates professional ethics, abuses power, and causes lasting harm. The author cites reports of such incidents across schools and tertiary institutions, including a recent case at Bole Senior High School in the Savana Region, and contends that administrative discipline alone is insufficient.

    19 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

  4. Ghana School of Law interim directives raise legal governance questions

    An analysis in The Chronicle examines the legal and governance implications of interim policy directives issued by the Ghana School of Law on 12 June 2026, which were issued to address a regulatory vacuum created by the new Legal Education Act, 2026, pending the constitution of the Council for Legal Education and Training.

    19 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 18 June

  1. St. Louis SHS students sanctioned for hiding in vehicle boot

    Two students of St. Louis Senior High School who attempted to sneak off campus by hiding in a vehicle boot on June 30 have been disciplined in line with the Code of Conduct for Learners, the Education Minister confirmed in Parliament.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Atiwa East MP questions GETFund's use for school feeding

    Atiwa East MP Abena Osei Asare has urged the government to reconsider using Ghana Education Trust Fund allocations for senior high school feeding, arguing that 42% of GETFund's allocation currently spent on feeding diverts resources from the fund's primary mandate of supporting educational infrastructure. The former Deputy Finance Minister noted that many school infrastructure projects remain abandoned due to inadequate funding.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Ghana must criminalize teacher-student sexual relationships, opinion argues

    An opinion piece argues that Ghana needs criminal law—not just administrative discipline—against teachers who engage in sexual relationships with students. The writer cites ongoing reports across educational levels, including a recent incident at Bole Senior High School, and contends that current disciplinary measures like interdiction are insufficient to protect students and deter abuse.

    18 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  4. 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 →

  5. Mahama launches Ghana National Research Fund with GH¢100 million seed

    President John Mahama has unveiled the Ghana National Research Fund to accelerate Ghana's development as a knowledge-driven, innovation-led economy, with an initial GH¢100 million seed fund for 2026 to support competitive research grants, doctoral and postdoctoral programmes, and strategic innovation initiatives aligned with national priorities.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Teachers sexually abusing students: when does Ghana act?

    Joy Online reports that across Ghana, reports of teachers engaging in sexual relationships with students continue to emerge from schools and tertiary institutions, with many incidents remaining hidden, and asks why teachers who abuse students face inadequate consequences despite interdiction measures.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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

    The World Bank has approved a US$300 million financing package to support Ghana's efforts to phase out the double-track system in Senior High Schools by 2027, through the STARR-J Project aimed at expanding access to quality secondary education and addressing infrastructure challenges.

    17 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  3. World Bank approves $300m for Ghana secondary education reform

    The World Bank has approved a $300 million financing package under the International Development Association to support Ghana's secondary education improvement through the STARR-J Project, addressing infrastructure strain and skills gaps created by rising enrollment following the introduction of free senior high school and TVET policies in 2017.

    17 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  4. World Bank approves $300m for Ghana secondary education reform

    The World Bank has approved US$300 million in financing through the International Development Association to support Ghana's Secondary Education Transformation for Access, Relevance, and Results for Jobs (STARR-J) Project, which aims to improve secondary education access and quality while equipping students with skills for employment. The funding addresses challenges created by rapid enrollment growth following the introduction of free senior high school and free technical and vocational training policies in 2017, which have strained infrastructure and teacher resources.

    17 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

  5. Ghana and Gambia strengthen education cooperation through bilateral study visit

    Ghana's Ministry of Education hosted a delegation from The Gambia's Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education to share experiences in education governance, workforce management, digital transformation, and evidence-based policymaking. Ghana's Education Minister highlighted the country's free education policy from kindergarten through tertiary level and emphasised the government's renewed focus on foundational literacy and numeracy skills at the basic education level.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  6. World Bank finances Ghana secondary education expansion

    The World Bank approved US$300 million in IDA financing for Ghana's Secondary Education Transformation for Access, Relevance, and Results for Jobs Project, which aims to expand access to quality secondary education and equip young people with skills for higher education and employment. The funding addresses infrastructure and staffing pressures created by the introduction of free Senior High School and TVET in 2017.

    17 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

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

    The World Bank has approved $300 million in financing for Ghana's STARR-J Project, aimed at phasing out the double-track system in Senior High Schools by 2027. The initiative addresses infrastructure deficits and overcrowding caused by the Free Senior High School policy expansion.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  8. World Bank funds $300m plan to end Ghana double-track system

    The World Bank has approved a $300 million financing package to support Ghana's effort to phase out the double-track system in Senior High Schools by 2027 through the STARR-J Project, which will invest in school infrastructure and improve secondary education delivery.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. GRASAG welcomes Ghana National Research Fund launch

    The Graduate Students' Association of Ghana (GRASAG) has welcomed the launch of the Ghana National Research Fund (GNRF), established under the Ghana National Research Fund Act, 2020, describing it as a major milestone in Ghana's commitment to building a knowledge-driven economy. GRASAG stressed that graduate students are central to Ghana's research ecosystem and national development agenda.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Mahama allocates GH¢100m to launch Ghana National Research Fund

    President John Mahama has released GH¢100 million to support the operational launch of the Ghana National Research Fund for 2026, designed to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application. The President stressed that the funds must be managed with strict accountability and transparency, tasking the Ministry of Education to ensure their responsible deployment.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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