The Gonjaland Youth Association (GLYA) has expressed its gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, for their prompt action in absorbing Savannah College of Education into the public system.
This development follows the recent protests by students demanding clarity on the college’s status.
In a statement dated March 7, 2025, and signed by its president, Lawyer Mohammed Amin Osman, and PRO, Mifti Habib Borejinkpar, the association commended the President and Minister for their swift and decisive intervention.
“We extend our heartfelt commendation to President John Dramani Mahama and Honourable Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, for their swift and decisive attention, which led to the immediate absorption of the College into the public system,” the statement read.
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The association highlighted the efforts of its Education Committee and the interim Board of the College in achieving this milestone.
“The Association, through our Education Committee and the interim Board of the College, has made several efforts toward achieving this goal, and we are immensely elated to see these efforts culminate in this significant development.”
The GLYA is confident that the absorption of the College will enhance access to quality education in the Savannah Region.
“As the first College of Education in the Savannah Region, we are confident that this milestone will enhance access to quality education in the region. The Chiefs and people of the region remain fully committed to supporting the College and ensuring it thrives and competes with other Colleges of Education across Ghana.”
The association also expressed its appreciation to Prof. Ahmed Jinapor, Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), and the staff of the Commission for their unwavering support.
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Additionally, they thanked the King and Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom, Yagbonwura Biikunuto Jewu Soale I, the Wasipeura, the acting Principal of the College, and all stakeholders whose collective efforts played a role in this achievement.
“We extend our heartfelt commendation to President John Dramani Mahama and Honourable Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, for their swift and decisive attention, which led to the immediate absorption of the College into the public system.” – Lawyer Mohammed Amin Osman, President of GLYA