Haruna Iddrisu
The Ministry of Education, in partnership with the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has absorbed the Savannah College of Education into the public college system.
This milestone, according to a release on the subject, “is a reflection of the government’s unwavering commitment to expanding access to quality teacher education and fortifying the nation’s educational framework.”
The development, the release continues, is the aftermath of a comprehensive review and due diligence process which the Savannah College of Education has satisfied, hence the “transition from a private institution to a fully recognised public College of Education. This transition ensures that the institution will now operate under the governance and funding framework of the public tertiary education system, allowing it to benefit from enhanced state resources and support.”
The absorption of Savannah College of Education is expected to expand access to teacher education, enabling more students across Ghana to pursue teaching careers.
The absorption will enhance quality training through state-funded infrastructure, professional development for faculty, and curriculum improvements.
The Ministry of Education commended the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, traditional authorities, and the management of Savannah College of Education for their instrumental roles in facilitating this smooth transition. This development aligns with Ghana’s broader educational reform agenda, which focuses on developing a highly skilled and competent workforce of educators to drive national development.
Students, faculty, and all stakeholders have been advised to fully embrace this transition and work together to establish Savannah College of Education as a centre of excellence in teacher education.