62% of primary 2 pupils can’t read – Education Minister

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Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Minister of Education, stressed the need for Ghana's education system to shift away from relying on leadership produced through apprenticeship and instead focus on purposefully trained leaders who prioritize learning outcomes. He made these remarks during the launch of the National Education Leadership Institute (NELI) in Takoradi.

Dr. Adutwum highlighted the results of a study conducted by the National Standardized Test in 2022, which assessed the reading abilities of Primary-2 students. The study revealed that 62 percent of primary-2 pupils were unable to read, a situation that had deteriorated since 2015.

In 2015, only 2 percent of Primary-2 students were able to read, and despite efforts in 2022 to assess the reading skills of all Primary-2 students in the country, the results indicated that 38 percent of students could read, leaving 62 percent who still struggled with reading. Dr. Adutwum expressed his dissatisfaction with these statistics.

To address this educational challenge, Dr. Adutwum emphasized the importance of nurturing a new generation of educational leaders who are genuinely committed to improving learning outcomes. He stressed the need to move away from apprenticeship-based leadership and embrace a more purposeful and educated approach to school leadership. This transformation is vital for enhancing the quality of education in Ghana and ensuring that schools effectively contribute to the country's development.

Dr. Adutwum highlighted the role of the National Education Leadership Institute (NELI) in achieving this goal, emphasizing the need for leaders to study and understand the factors that drive successful schools in Ghana.

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