Haruna Iddrisu is the Minister of Education
The Ministry of Education has announced plans to reintroduce art, craft, and needlework into the curriculum for foundational learners across the country from the next academic year.
According to citinewsroom.com report on August 5, 2025, the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, disclosed the policy on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, during an engagement with Home Economics teachers from Senior High Schools in the Eastern Region.
He explained that the initiative forms part of the government’s broader curriculum reforms aimed at improving foundational learning and enhancing skill development of young students.
“We believe that holistic education goes beyond core academic subjects. By reintroducing arts, craft, and needlework, we are providing our youngest learners with the tools to develop their creative skills, critical thinking, and a deeper appreciation for our cultural heritage,” he said.
Iddrisu stressed that the policy is a crucial step in preparing students for a future that values innovation and practical skills.
“This is a crucial step in preparing our children for a future that values innovation and practical skills,” he stated.
The curriculum reforms, he noted, will ensure that pupils acquire not only literacy and numeracy competencies but also essential creative and practical abilities.
The Ministry indicated that it would collaborate with educators and stakeholders to ensure a smooth nationwide implementation of the new policy.
Several education professionals, particularly those in creative and technical disciplines, have welcomed the move as a long-overdue investment in the holistic development of Ghana’s future workforce.
The reintroduction of arts, craft, and needlework comes as part of ongoing efforts to reform Ghana’s education system to meet global standards while preserving the nation’s cultural values and identity.
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