Ghana makes local languages compulsory in schools

The government of Ghana has announced that all teachers must now use local languages as the main medium of instruction at the basic school level.

Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu revealed the new policy on Friday October 24. calling it a decisive step toward improving learning outcomes and protecting Ghana’s cultural identity.

“From today, teacher use of mother-tongue instruction is now compulsory in all Ghanaian schools,” he…