The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to ensure the mandatory use of mother-tongue instruction in all schools across the country.
According to the minister, the directive is part of broader efforts to reform Ghana’s education sector and strengthen the use of indigenous languages in teaching and learning, particularly at the basic education level.
“I have directed the Director-General of the GES to make the use of mother-tongue instruction compulsory in all Ghanaian schools,” Mr. Iddrisu stated. “From today, teachers are expected to adopt local languages as the medium of instruction to enhance comprehension and improve learning outcomes.”
Speaking at the launch of the Free Tertiary Education Programme for Persons Living with Disabilities, the minister emphasised that the initiative aligns with President Mahama’s educational reset agenda, which seeks to improve the quality and inclusiveness of education nationwide.
Mr. Iddrisu explained that encouraging the use of local languages in classrooms will make learning more relatable and effective for young learners, helping to build a stronger foundation for literacy and academic success.
The Ministry of Education and the GES are expected to begin working closely with schools, teachers, and education stakeholders to ensure full implementation of the directive and provide the necessary support and resources for its success.