In a welcome development for Ghana’s education sector, the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that the government will recruit a total of 60,000 education workers in the year 2025. This includes 50,000 teaching staff and 10,000 non-teaching personnel, marking one of the largest education recruitment drives in recent years.The announcement was made during a parliamentary session on Wednesday, 25th June 2025, where the Minister assured the House that this initiative is fully backed by allocations in the 2025 national budget. According to him, this move is part of a broader government agenda to improve the delivery of education, address staffing shortages, and ensure that every child in Ghana has access to quality teaching and learning environments.
Hon. Iddrisu stated clearly that the necessary financial clearances have either been secured or are in process, and that the Ministry is working closely with relevant government agencies, including the Ministry of Finance and the Ghana Education Service (GES), to ensure a smooth and transparent recruitment process.
This major announcement also came amid concerns raised in Parliament by the Minority Leader, Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who questioned the government’s response to reports of teachers being mishandled during a recent protest at the GES headquarters. In response, the Education Minister assured the House that the matter had been thoroughly reviewed, and there was no evidence to support the claims of misconduct against the teachers.
On the issue of delayed postings, which has been a major concern for many qualified but unemployed teachers, Hon. Iddrisu offered clarity. He revealed that a recent discussion with an education stakeholder, Bafour Eric, shed light on the root of the delays. According to the Minister, the Finance Ministry granted clearance for recruitment in May, with the expectation that the new hires would start work in August. However, due to logistical delays, they began in September. Unfortunately, the clearance lapsed by December 31st, and a fresh one is now being awaited.
“To those affected, I say this: remain calm,” the Minister urged. “We are fully aware of your situation, and I am personally following up to ensure that renewed clearance is obtained. Once that is done, you will be deployed without further delay.”
This statement offers a sense of relief and renewed hope for the many trained teachers and support staff across the country who have been waiting for postings. The Minister’s tone throughout his remarks was firm and reassuring, aimed at restoring public confidence in the government’s commitment to improving education.
He concluded with a powerful promise to Ghanaians:
> “As I’ve said before this House and I say again to the nation – 50,000 teachers and 10,000 non-teaching staff will be recruited in 2025. The money has been provided in the budget. We are serious about this.”
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This bold recruitment plan is expected to improve teacher-student ratios, boost administrative capacity in schools, and ultimately enhance learning outcomes across all regions. It’s also a significant opportunity for thousands of qualified individuals who have been waiting for employment in the public education system.
As the country looks ahead to 2025, all eyes will be on the Ministry of Education to deliver on this ambitious promise—and transform the future of education for the next generation of Ghanaian learners.
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