Tamale Residents Rejoice as Haruna Iddrisu Named Education Minister-Designate
Excitement Fills the Northern Region as Tamale South MP Gains a Landmark Appointment
- Haruna Iddrisu, MP for Tamale South, named Education Minister-designate by President John Mahama
- Tamale residents celebrate, expressing confidence in his ability to transform the education sector
- Infrastructure development, teacher welfare, curriculum reform, and sustaining the Free SHS Policy are top expectations
Tamale, the bustling capital of the Northern Region, was gripped by excitement and celebration following the announcement that Haruna Iddrisu, Member of Parliament for Tamale-South has been named the Education Minister-designate by President John Mahama.
The news, which broke early Thursday morning, has been met with widespread jubilation across the city and beyond.
Haruna Iddrisu, a prominent political figure and Member of Parliament for Tamale South, has long been regarded as a champion for education and development in the Northern Region.
His appointment is seen by many as a recognition of his dedication to national progress and his unwavering commitment to the youth of Ghana.
Residents of Tamale took to the streets in celebration, with many lauding the decision as a step in the right direction for the country’s education sector.
Drummers, dancers, and motorbike riders paraded through the streets, while community leaders and opinion makers expressed their confidence in his ability to bring transformative changes to Ghana’s educational landscape.
Voices from the Community
“This is a proud moment for us,” said Fatimatu Alhassan, a teacher in Tamale. “Honorable Haruna Iddrisu has always been an advocate for quality education and equitable opportunities. We believe he will bring fresh ideas and solutions to the challenges facing our schools.”
Similarly, Abdul-Rahman Yakubu, a local entrepreneur, emphasized how this appointment could uplift the region.
“Education is the backbone of development, and having someone from our community in this position gives us hope for better policies and investments in our schools,” he remarked.
“In fact, the appointment of Haruna Iddrisu as Education Minister excites us. We understand what John Mahama has seen in Haruna Iddrisu. We witnessed his achievements at the Ministry of Communication, Trade and Industry, Youth Employment, and Labor. We trust that Haruna Iddrisu will outperform expectations at the Ministry of Education,” another resident added.
The discourse reflects the significance of Hon. Haruna Iddrisu’s influence in Tamale and the nation as a whole, as many await his confirmation and subsequent policies in the education sector.
Expectations for Transformational Leadership
If Haruna Iddrisu is confirmed as the Education Minister by the Parliamentary vetting committee, he is expected to focus on pressing issues such as infrastructure development, teacher welfare, and curriculum reform.
More importantly, he is anticipated to lead the sustainability and enhancement of the Free Senior High School Policy.
Stakeholders include Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) across the country are optimistic about his ability to bridge educational gaps and implement policies that promote inclusivity and innovation.
