The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has issued a strong call for church representation on the Ghana Education Council, citing deliberate exclusion by an act of Parliament.
The President of the Conference, Most Rev. Matthew Gyamfi, expressed deep concerns over the lack of involvement of faith-based organizations in shaping the country’s education policies.
Speaking on ABC News GH, Most Rev. Gyamfi argued that the Catholic Church, which has a long history of managing some of the world’s best schools, deserves a seat at the decision-making table.
“We just want to be involved right from the beginning, so that we know what is being said and what we can also contribute in that educational sector,” he stressed.
He further noted that the exclusion of the church from the Ghana Education Council is a major setback to educational development.
According to him, faith-based institutions have played a critical role in Ghana’s education system for decades, and their expertise should not be ignored.
The Bishops’ Conference is therefore urging the government to take immediate steps to amend the current policy and allow faith-based organizations to contribute meaningfully to national education policies.
