The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has joined the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Transport, Hon. Amadou Koné, at a requiem mass held in Kumasi to bid farewell to the late Mrs. Grace Poku, wife of the late Francis Kojo Poku of Poku Transport.
The solemn ceremony, held at the St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica in Kumasi, brought together family members, traditional leaders, government officials and other dignitaries to honour the life and legacy of the deceased.
Mr. Iddrisu extended his condolences to the bereaved family, praying for strength and comfort during their period of grief and wishing the late Mrs. Poku eternal rest.
During his visit to Kumasi, the Education Minister also joined the management of Wisconsin International University College to inaugurate a newly constructed hostel facility.
Speaking at the event, the Minister highlighted the important role private tertiary institutions continue to play in expanding access to higher education, promoting innovation and creating opportunities for Ghana’s youth.
He noted that government remains committed to creating an enabling environment for private sector participation in tertiary education, describing private universities as key partners in the development of the country’s human capital.
Mr. Iddrisu further pointed to recent reforms in the education sector, including the amendment of Part I of the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023) through Act 1165, 2026, which provides for representation of private universities on the governing board of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission.
According to him, the amendment is expected to promote greater collaboration, inclusiveness and stakeholder participation in shaping the future direction of tertiary education in Ghana.
He reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with private institutions to improve infrastructure, increase access and enhance the quality of higher education nationwide.
