A delegation from the Federal Republic of Nigeria has expressed interest in learning Ghana’s innovative approach to the Complementary Education Agency (CEA).
Ghana’s CEA is designed to promote and provide quality education for out-of-school children and school dropouts.
The engagement, which forms part of a learning exchange programme to share experiences and best practices in addressing educational exclusion in both countries, was sponsored by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
The Northern Minister, Ali Adolf John, expressed gratitude to FCDO for their commitment to inclusive education and commended Nigeria for its interest in learning from Ghana’s experiences.
He noted that the challenge of out-of-school children remains a shared concern across the sub-region and requires collective, evidence-based solutions.
He emphasised the need for shared responsibility between teachers and parents in educating children, adding that parents in Ghana are encouraged to monitor attendance and performance at school.
Mr John noted that Ghana has also adopted alternative pathways such as technical, vocational, and entrepreneurship training programmes for children who are already out of the formal school system.
He said this strategy is adopted to equip beneficiaries with practical skills for self-employment and sustainable livelihoods.
He reaffirmed the Northern Regional Coordinating Council’s commitment to supporting the CEA and its partners to scale up interventions that promote access, equity, and quality in education, particularly for marginalised children in the region.
Bala Ali
