Civil Service Council pays courtesy call on Education Minister
Haruna Iddrisu, Minister for Education, reaffirmed the ministry's commitment to advancing national development through quality education, describing investment in education as an investment in Ghana's future. He made the remarks when members of the Civil Service Council, led by its Chairperson, Dr. Lawerence Akanweeke Kannae, paid a courtesy call on him at the Ministry of Education ahead of their interaction with staff. Mr. Iddrisu said education has remained a priority of successive governments because of its central role in the country's social, economic and political progress.
Dr. Lawerence Akanweeke Kannae said the council, inaugurated nine months ago by the Chief of Staff on behalf of the President, had over the past three weeks been visiting ministries to better understand their operational activities and strengthen collaboration with frontline public servants. He described the Ministry of Education as a critical institution in national development and said the visit was aimed at learning about the ministry's work, assessing current systems and identifying areas for improvement. Dr. Kannae urged staff to embrace innovation, professionalism and positive attitudes, noting that civil servants remain the visible face of government and play a key role in shaping public confidence in state institutions.
The visit also featured a presentation on the ministry's operational activities, followed by discussions with staff. Dr. Kannae was accompanied by other members of the council, namely Dr. Evans Aggrey-Darkoh, Dr. Esther Offei-Aboagye, Ambassador Kwame A. Tenkorang, Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah, Justice Agnes M. A. Dadzie, Mr. Charles Kwame Dondieu and Dr. Evans A. Dzikum.
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The Civil Service Council visited the Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, at the Ministry of Education. The visit aimed to understand the ministry's operations and strengthen collaboration - but what improvements might be in store?
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