Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has directed the Ghana Education Service (GES) to take urgent steps to restore discipline in senior high schools across the country.

Expressing deep concern over what he described as a worrying breakdown of discipline in educational institutions, the Minister emphasized the need for immediate action to safeguard the learning environment for students.

Speaking during a meeting with heads of schools in Sunyani, in the Bono Region, Mr. Iddrisu highlighted a recent shooting incident at the SDA Senior High School in Kumasi as a glaring example of the growing indiscipline among students.

He stressed that the rising cases of violence, misconduct, and disregard for authority within schools threaten not only academic excellence but also the future of the nation.

According to the Minister, maintaining strict discipline is critical to instilling the right values in young people.

Mr. Iddrisu charged the GES to work closely with school administrators, parents, and other stakeholders to implement stringent measures aimed at reversing the trend.

He further urged school heads to enforce existing rules and regulations without fear or favor, ensuring that students are held accountable for their actions.

“He has our full policy support to enforce those directives. So, the ‘unGhanaian’ development of shooting in Kumasi, the Director General of the GES has the full support of the government for you to strengthen your inspection in order that guns, knives, and other violent tools are not found in our schools,” he stated.

The Minister assured that the government would support the education sector with the necessary resources and policies to maintain order and protect the sanctity of the country's educational institutions.