The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon and Deputy Minister of Agriculture, John Dumelo, has called for the integration of agriculture into Ghana’s basic education curriculum.
Speaking at the 2025 graduation ceremony of Brain Hill International School in East Legon, Mr. Dumelo urged education authorities to restructure the curriculum to spark early interest in agriculture among schoolchildren.
“Let’s spark their interest early,” he said. “The sooner children understand agriculture, the more likely they are to see it as a career path and a tool for national development.”
His remarks were echoed by school leaders and other dignitaries at the event. The Managing Director of the school, Mary Anane Awuku, stressed the vital role of parents in a child’s learning journey.
“It begins at home,” she noted. “We know parents are doing so well in the lives of their children, but they must not stop there. They need to be there every step of the way, helping and guiding them when they are not in the classroom.”
The school’s Principal, Awel Rahamani, called for a more holistic approach to education that emphasizes not only academics, but also emotional intelligence, adaptability, and moral grounding.
