Accra, Feb. 18, GNA – The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference and the Christian Council of Ghana have expressed concern over their exclusion from the National Education Forum, scheduled for February 18-19, 2025.
The event, being organised by the Ministry of Education in Ho, the Volta Regional capital, seeks to bring stakeholders in Ghana’s education sector together to deliberate on issues to enhance transformation of the sector for a sustainable future.
The two religious associations expressed the concern in a joint press release copied to the Ghana News Agency on Tuesday.
It said their exclusion undermined the collaborative spirit, which was essential to the success of any educational policy or reform, a disservice
to the broader educational community, and the ideals of inclusivity and shared responsibility in national development.
“As key stakeholders in the educational sector, particularly in the provision of quality education through our schools, we are perplexed by the omission of our contributions to discussions that are
pivotal to the future of education in Ghana.”
“The national discourse on education requires the involvement of all stakeholders, including religious bodies, educators, and parents, whose input can guide the formation of policies that align with the values, traditions, and aspirations of the
people of Ghana,” the release said.
It called on the Government, through the Ministry of Education, to involve them and other relevant bodies in the forum to ensure inclusive dialogue on the future of education in the country.
“We are committed to collaborating with all stakeholders to ensure that Ghana’s education system is not only of high quality but also inclusive, equitable, and in line with the moral and spiritual well-being of our society,” it said.
“We trust that our call for inclusion will be heard and that the principles of fairness and inclusivity will guide the ongoing development of education policy in our beloved country.”
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