The government has absorbed the Savannah College of Education into the public colleges of education system, the Ministry of Education has confirmed.

This brings to 47 the number of colleges of education in the country.

“The Ministry of Education, in partnership with the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), is pleased to announce the successful absorption of Savannah College of Education into the public college system.

“This milestone reflects the government’s unwavering commitment to expanding access to quality teacher education and fortifying the nation’s educational framework,” a statement issued by the Public Relations Unit of the Ministry of Education, said. 

It said following a comprehensive review and due diligence process, the Savannah College of Education had satisfied all requirements necessary for its transition from a private institution to a fully recognised public college of education.

The transition, it said, ensured that the institution would 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 absorption of Savannah College of Education, it said, was expected to expand access to teacher education, enabling more students across Ghana to pursue teaching careers. 

Quality

Moreover, it said it was to enhance the quality of training through state-funded infrastructure, professional development for faculty and curriculum improvements, as well as promote equity by providing resources to strengthen teacher education in under-served regions. 

“The Ministry of Education commends the GTEC, traditional authorities and the management of Savannah College of Education for their instrumental roles in facilitating this smooth transition.

“This development aligns with Ghana’s broader educational reform agenda, which focuses on developing a highly skilled and competent workforce of educators to drive national development,” it emphasised.  

The statement called on students, faculty and all stakeholders to fully embrace the transition and work together to establish Savannah College of Education as a centre of excellence in teacher education and that the release was subject to the yet-to-be constituted GTEC Governing Board.