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Kwesi Nkum Wilson urges mandatory trained teachers for private schools
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Very Rev. Professor Kwesi Nkum Wilson, Principal of Komenda College of Education, has called on the government to establish a policy requiring all private schools to employ only professionally trained teachers. Speaking at the institution's 2025 graduation ceremony, Professor Wilson argued that such a mandate is essential to rectify recruitment imbalances and ensure that the quality of education delivered in private institutions aligns with national standards.
The Principal highlighted a growing concern regarding the misassignment of staff within the private sector, where individuals without professional pedagogical training are often placed in teaching roles. Professor Wilson emphasized that the current practice of hiring unqualified personnel negatively impacts the overall effectiveness of the Ghanaian educational system. He stressed that educators must be deployed according to their specific qualifications to maintain the integrity of the profession and provide students with the best possible learning outcomes.
The call was made during a ceremony celebrating the graduation of 457 students from Komenda College of Education. This 2025 cohort demonstrated high academic achievement, with 128 students—nearly 28 percent of the class—earning first-class honours. This pool of newly qualified professionals, according to the Principal, represents the calibre of talent that should be utilized across both public and private sectors to drive national development.
Representing the Ministry of Education, Stephen Owusu acknowledged the Principal's concerns and indicated that the government is already engaging with private school stakeholders. According to Owusu, discussions are currently underway to assess the feasibility and implementation strategies for a policy that would standardize teacher qualifications across all schools. This initiative aims to create a more regulated educational environment where professional standards are upheld regardless of a school's ownership.
