Government to establish new College of Education in the Western Region

The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has revealed government plans of establishing a new college of education at Ezinlibo in the Jomoro district of the Western Region as part of plans to expand the teacher training capacity in the country.

According to a report from 3news.com, the minister made the announcement at the inauguration of the governing council of John Bosco College of Education on Tuesday March 31, 2026.

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He indicated that the initiative is aimed at improving the supply of trained teachers and improving academic performance.

“I am happy to note that government has taken a decision to establish a college of education at Ezinlibo in the Jomoro district in the Western Region,” he stated.

He also revealed that policy makers and stakeholders are still in talks to facilitate the project.

“This morning I met with the CEO of to discuss this initiative. Pursuant to its mandate to support communities within its catchment areas, and in consultation with the Director-General of GTEC, the government has taken a policy decision to establish a new teacher training college at Ezinlibo in the Jomoro district,” he said.

He assured that construction is expected to begin next year, subjecting it to the availability of resources.

“Work on it will commence somewhere in 2027, subject to the availability of resources that I intend to generate,” he said, noting the need for a training institution in the area,

“We need a teacher training institution in that area to serve that particular enclave,” he said.

He also revealed plans to revive inter-schools and colleges sporting competitions to help identify and nurture young talents across the country.

“I am also in consultation with the Minister for Youth and Sports to re-establish schools and colleges football competition. We will look for sponsorship to relaunch it because Ghana abounds in talents such as football, tennis and boxing. We need to identify them young and groom them,” he said.

Iddrisu further said that government is considering reforms to the composition of governing boards of senior high schools to ensure broader representation, including alumni.

“Again, all government second cycle institutions will, where necessary, review appropriate legislation to allow for more participation to include alumni groups. They should have a minimum representation of two either two women or a man and a woman to fulfill President Mahama’s decision to increase gender participation in decision-making,” he added.

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