A sweeping transformation could be on the horizon for Ghana’s education system as the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC) and the Ministry of Education (MoE) begin drafting a groundbreaking bill to devolve the education sector.
In what insiders describe as a bold reform agenda, the proposed legislation aims to transfer significant powers from the central government to local authorities — a move supporters say will boost efficiency, accountability, and grassroots decision-making in schools nationwide.
Education analysts believe the devolution plan could redefine how policies are implemented, how resources are allocated, and how schools respond to local needs. “This is not just administrative restructuring; it’s a fundamental shift in governance,” one policy expert noted.
However, critics are already raising concerns about funding gaps, oversight mechanisms, and whether local bodies are adequately prepared to shoulder such responsibility.
If passed, the bill could mark one of the most significant reforms in Ghana’s education history — reshaping the balance of power and potentially altering the future of millions of students.
