In a landmark development, the Ministry of Education has announced the successful absorption of Savannah College of Education into the public college system.
This move marks a significant milestone in Ghana’s educational reform agenda, which focuses on developing a highly skilled and competent workforce of educators to drive national development.
Located in Daboya, Savannah College of Education was established to bridge the educational disparities in Ghana’s newly created Savannah Region.
The region, with Damongo as its capital, has a rich cultural heritage and immense potential, but its educational landscape revealed a pressing concern.
Despite being home to 12 senior schools, three health institutions, and an agriculture college, the region’s average pass rate of 2.34% in the 2020/2021 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results underscored the urgency for targeted interventions.
Following a comprehensive review and due diligence process, Savannah College of Education has satisfied all requirements necessary for its transition from a private institution to a fully recognized public College of Education.
This transition ensures that the institution will now operate under the governance and funding framework of the public tertiary education system, allowing it to benefit from enhanced state resources and support.
The Ministry of Education has commended the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), Traditional Authorities, and the Management of Savannah College of Education for their instrumental roles in facilitating this smooth transition.
-BY Daniel Bampoe
