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Govt to recruit 50,000 teachers, 10,000 non-teaching staff in 2025—Haruna Iddrisu Announces
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that the government is set to recruit 50,000 Teachers and 10,000 Non-teaching Staff in the 2025 calendar year as part of efforts to strengthen the education sector.
This announcement comes after Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Addressing parliament, the minister assured the House that adequate provisions have been made in the 2025 national budget to support the mass recruitment.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who urged an investigation into the alleged maltreatment of teachers who recently picketed at the Ghana Education Service (GES) headquarters, expressed concerns in his statement.
The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, dismissed those claims and reiterated the government’s commitment to resolving outstanding posting issues while ensuring recruits are deployed to improve learning outcomes across the country.
“This morning, I met with Bafour Eric, and I will soon share the details with the public. We discussed the matter, and he indicated to me that clearance was received in May. They were expected to start work in August but began in September.
“Naturally, by December 31, the clearance issued by the Finance Ministry had expired, and they can only proceed with a renewed clearance, which is what I am currently awaiting. Let them be assured.
“Mr. Speaker, as I have assured this House, 50,000 teachers will be recruited, along with 10,000 non-teaching staff. Adequate provision was made for this in the 2025 budget,” he stated.
