Mahama Appoints Committee to Organise National Education Forum

Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has appointed an Eight-Member Committee to organise the National Education Forum, fulfilling his pledge to the people of Ghana. The Committee, chaired by former Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Professor George K. T. Oduro, has two weeks to submit its report and plan.According to Ghana News Agency, a statement issued by Mr. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Acting Presidential Spokesman, detailed the members of the Committee. They include Professor Goski Alabi, President of Laweh Open University; Professor Rosemary Bosu; Dr. Samuel Awuku; and Professor Smile Dzisi. The remaining members are Mr. Kofi Asare, Mr. Stephen Owusu, and Mr. Inusah Shiraz.The statement outlined the Planning Committee's Terms of Reference (TOR), which include developing a theme and sub-themes to guide stakeholder engagement. The Committee will identify key stakeholders in the education sector, such as students, parents, teachers, researchers, civil society organisations, and development pa rtners. Political parties, religious bodies, Ghanaian educational researchers in the diaspora, chiefs, heads of educational institutions, and the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education will also be invited to participate.The Committee will also develop a stakeholder activity agenda with time allocations, propose a venue and date(s) for the forum, set up a secretariat to document activities, and provide a budget for the National Education Forum. Additionally, they are tasked with developing a comprehensive report detailing the findings and recommendations of the Forum.After the Forum, the Committee is expected to draft a national education policy framework and propose an action plan for implementing recommendations within three weeks. They will also consider any other issues relevant to the organisation of the Forum.