Haruna Iddrisu, Minister of Education, has declared that the government plans to hire 50,000 teachers and 10,000 non-teaching staff in the 2025 calendar year as part of efforts to develop the education sector.
Addressing Parliament on Wednesday, June 25, the minister informed the House that appropriate funding has been allocated in the national budget for 2025 to support mass recruitment.
His remarks also addressed concerns voiced by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who requested an investigation into the alleged mistreatment of teachers who recently protested at the Ghana Education Service (GES) headquarters.
Haruna Iddrisu denied the allegations and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing the pending posting difficulties, while ensuring that recruits are deployed to boost learning results throughout the country.
“This morning, I met with Bafour Eric, and I will shortly release the details to the public. We addressed the matter, and he informed me that approval was acquired in May. They were supposed to begin work in August, but instead started in September.
“Naturally, by December 31, the Finance Ministry’s permission had expired, and they could only proceed with a renewed clearance, which I am currently awaiting. Let them rest assured.
“Mr. Speaker, as I have pledged this House, 50,000 teachers and 10,000 non-teaching staff will be recruited. The 2025 budget includes adequate provisions for this,” he stated.
