The Ministry of Education has officially begun the process of reviewing the curriculum for Kindergarten One through Primary Six, with a strong call for the development of a framework that reflects 21st-century learning skills.

At the inauguration ceremony held in Accra, Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu underscored the importance of a strong educational foundation for the nation's progress, stating; “Education holds the key to the success of the country. If we get the foundation right, then things will fall in place.”

The committee, made up of top education experts and stakeholders, has been tasked with designing a curriculum that fosters critical thinking, ethical values, and practical skills among learners.

Mr Iddrisu stressed the need for the revised curriculum to produce "ethical and responsible learners" who can contribute meaningfully to national development.

“To succeed, our children need more than academic knowledge; they need to be critical thinkers to solve problems. Next year, we are looking at launching an initiative dubbed, 'Beyond Academic Skills' to have at least an hour or more for learners to undertake some national exercise like farming or painting,” the Minister revealed.

He explained that such initiatives would help students cultivate a strong mental aptitude for hands-on activities while nurturing assertiveness and responsibility.

The Minister further challenged the committee to instill national identity and values in students through the curriculum.

“Your review must settle the matter on who is the founder of Ghana and set the records on historical records of the country devoid of manipulation,” he said.

The committee is chaired by Mr Haruna Iddrisu himself and includes seasoned education professionals such as Mrs Mamle Andrews, Chief Director of the Ministry of Education; Professor George K.T. Oduro, Technical Advisor to the Minister; Professor Dzakadzie, Director General of the National Council for Curriculum Assessment; and Professor Ernest Kofi Davis, Director General of the Ghana Education Service.

Other members include Professor Azeko Salifu Tahiru from the National Schools Inspectorate Authority; Professor Christian Addai Poku, Registrar of the National Teaching Council; Dr Eric Adzore, Director General of TVET Service; Nana Baffour Awuah, Director of Pre-Tertiary at the Ministry; and Ms Rejoice Dankwa, Director of TVET.

The remaining members are Mr Insah Shirzu, Director of Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring and Evaluation at the Ministry; Mavis Asare Donkor, Director of General Administration; and Dr Samuel Awuku, an Education and Development Consultant.The curriculum review is seen as a crucial step toward aligning Ghana’s education system with modern demands while preserving the nation's identity and values.