Haruna Iddrisu

Haruna Iddrisu

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Haruna Iddrisu is the Minister for Education in Ghana, recognized for his commitment to improving the educational landscape of the country. He is an active member of the 120-Day Social Contract Committee, focusing on educational reforms and initiatives.

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Haruna Iddrisu is the Minister of Education who set up a committee to implement the government's professional licensing policy.

National Teacher Licensure Examination not cancelled – NTC
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-02-24
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The ministry, under the leadership of Haruna Iddrisu, has taken special interest in the indiscipline among senior high school students.

Ministry bares teeth at lawlessness in schools
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-02-13
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Haruna Iddrisu, a longstanding political figure and former Minority Leader, was appointed Minister for Education in the current administration.

Education Minister, Deputy Communications Minister stable after convoy crash on Bolgatanga–Tumu road
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-02-12
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The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has proposed a national day for Ghanaian students to wear traditional attire in schools across the country.

Education minister proposes national cultural dress day for schools
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-02-10
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Haruna is mentioned as a potential candidate for the Vice Presidency if Naana becomes the flag bearer.

2028 looks like Bawumia vs Naana Jane - Enimil Ashon writes
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-02-06
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Haruna Iddrisu, the Member of Parliament for Tamale South and currently serving as Minister of Education, has disassociated himself from a social media campaign projecting him as a flagbearer aspirant.

Disregard posters projecting Haruna Iddrisu as NDC flagbearer aspirant – Press Secretary
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-02-05
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Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, announced the release of funds to pay book and research allowances owed to teachers.

GH¢41m CETAG book, research allowance arrears ready — Haruna Iddrisu
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-02-04
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If you take Haruna Iddrisu against Bawumia, Haruna does 56 per cent against Bawumia’s 40 per cent.

3 Experts analyse NPP’s road to 2028
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-02-03
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The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced plans to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies developed in Ghanaian local languages as part of efforts to expand access to quality education across the country.

Ghana partnering with Google to introduce AI education tools in local languages – Haruna Iddrisu
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2026-01-26
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The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu has joined the public debate on whether it was time for senior high schools to allow students to wear long hair on campus.

Haruna Iddrisu: We'll not tolerate long hair today or tomorrow in SHS. School is not place for beauty contest
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-10-26
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Haruna Iddrisu is the Minister of Education who directed the use of local languages as a medium of instruction in basic schools.

Use of mother tongue for teaching now compulsory in all basic schools — Education Minister
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-10-25
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Haruna Iddrisu is the Minister for Education present at the meeting.

Damongo to host the Catholic Science and Technology University - President Mahama
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-10-24
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The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has warned that heads of second cycle schools who deny admission to students duly placed in their schools or demand unapproved fees will face sanctions.

Don’t charge unapproved fees - Education Minister warns school heads
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-10-22
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Haruna Iddrisu signed the MoU for the Ministry of Education.

Education Ministry, private schools sign MoU to formalise inclusion in free SHS
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-10-20
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The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has said that Ghana’s Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) is not functioning effectively and needs to a review to restore fairness and merit-based admissions into senior high schools.

Haruna Iddrisu: School placement system not working well for Ghana, I’m reviewing it for credible alternative
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-10-20
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The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, said at the opening of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG)’s 22nd Biennial Congress.

Education Ministry seeks GH¢300m for infrastructure in Category 'A' schools
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-10-01
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Haruna Iddrisu is the Minister of Education who received the report from the PTA Guidelines Committee.

Education Minister receives report from PTA Guidelines Committee
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-09-30
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Haruna Iddrisu is the Minister of Education who commended NPRA for their initiative to enhance learning in the TVET sector.

NPRA to roll out basic pensions education in schools
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-09-29
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Haruna Iddrisu is the Minister for Education who congratulated the UDS football team for their performance.

Education Ministry congratulates UDS football team on reaching FISU Universities World Games final
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-09-27
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Haruna Iddrisu is the sector minister who is leading reforms in the education system.

Vice-President tours Education Ministry - Minister unveils plans to boost STEM, higher education
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-09-25
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The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, directed the establishment of a resolution centre for placement issues.

SHS placement to be released today; See which school your ward has been placed
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-09-17
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Haruna Iddrisu announced the government's plan to phase out the double-track system in senior high schools.

Govt earmarks ¢1bn to end double-track system
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-09-12
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Haruna Iddrisu is the Minister of Education on whose behalf Professor Davis spoke at the press conference.

SHS placement out Sept 17 — Education Ministry
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-08-28
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Haruna Iddrisu is the Minister of Education who announced the new status of public colleges of education in Ghana.

Colleges of Education to become autonomous - Revised legislation soon before Cabinet
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-08-26
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President Mahama was accompanied by the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu.

President Mahama in Singapore for state visit
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-08-26
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Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, acknowledged the Church's role in education and expressed the government's appreciation.

We acknowledge your role in educational delivery - Haruna Iddrisu tells churches
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-08-25
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The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, described the lecture as a critical platform to help shape national and global discourse.

Africa must unite to facilitate economic growth - Jacob Zuma
Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·GhanaGhana· 2025-08-20
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