Gov’t to recruit 50,000 teachers, 10,000 non-teaching staff in 2025 – Education Minister

• Posted on June 26, 2025June 26, 2025
• by Nana Kwesi Coomson
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The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that the government is preparing 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.

Addressing Parliament on Wednesday, June 25, the Minister assured the House that adequate provisions have been made in the 2025 national budget to support the mass recruitment.

His comments also addressed concerns raised by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who called for an investigation into the alleged manhandling of teachers who recently picketed at the Ghana Education Service (GES) premises.

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 said.