President John Mahama has appointed an eight-member committee to organise the National Education Forum, fulfilling his pledge to Ghanaians to engage stakeholders in shaping the future of education.
The committee, chaired by Professor George K.T. Oduro, former Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, has been given two weeks to submit its report and plan for the forum.
The other members of the committee are Professor Goski Alabi, Professor Rosemary Bosu, Dr. Samuel Awuku, and Professor Smile Dzisi. The remaining members include Kofi Asare, Stephen Owusu, and Inusah Shiraz.
According to a statement issued by the Presidency Communications Office and signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Acting Spokesperson to the President, the committee has been tasked with developing a theme and sub-themes to guide discussions at the forum.
The team will identify key stakeholders in the education sector, including students, parents, teachers (both pre-tertiary and tertiary), private sector players, researchers, civil society organisations, development partners, religious bodies, political parties, Ghanaian educational researchers in the diaspora, chiefs, heads of educational institutions, and the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education.
Additionally, the committee is expected to propose a venue and date for the forum, set up a secretariat to document activities, provide a budget for the event, and develop a stakeholder activity agenda with time allocations.
The team will also compile a comprehensive report detailing the findings and recommendations of the forum and draft a national education policy framework with an action plan for implementation within three weeks after the forum.
The committee has further been directed to consider any other relevant issues necessary for the success of the event.
