Government Eyes National Teacher University to Strengthen Teacher Education

The Government of Ghana is considering the establishment of a National Teacher University that would bring all 48 public Colleges of Education under a single university system to improve the quality of teacher training and strengthen teacher education nationwide.

If approved, the colleges would become constituent institutions of the proposed university, creating a unified framework to enhance academic standards, improve coordination, and promote excellence in the training of future teachers.

The initiative forms part of the government’s broader agenda to expand access to tertiary education while encouraging research, innovation, and institutional growth across the country.

In line with this vision, government is also exploring the establishment of additional higher education institutions in regional capitals and expanding existing universities to accommodate the increasing demand for tertiary education.

One of the major projects under consideration is the expansion of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) campus at Kenyase. To support the initiative, government has proposed a GH¢100 million allocation through the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) in the 2027 funding formula to facilitate the take-off of the campus and support its long-term development into a fully-fledged public university.

Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, disclosed that Peki is being considered as the location for the proposed National Teacher University. He also revealed that President John Dramani Mahama has directed the formation of the Amoako Nuama Committee to study and make recommendations on the establishment of additional public universities across the country.

According to the Minister, the proposed university would serve as a specialised institution dedicated to teacher education, with all 48 public Colleges of Education operating as constituent colleges under a single administrative structure.

He explained that government will consider the committee’s recommendations before taking a final decision on the establishment of the proposed universities.

Mr. Iddrisu further stated that he has directed the Administrator of GETFund to include a GH¢100 million allocation in the 2027 funding formula to support the development of the Kenyase campus, with the long-term goal of transforming it into a new public university to expand higher education opportunities in Ghana.

By: Paulina Armah/ Radio1.