Minister Haruna Iddrisu Commends UEW for Excellence in Teacher Training and Education Innovation

Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has lauded the leadership of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), for their steadfast commitment to advancing teacher development, digital innovation, academic excellence, and graduate employability.

“You continue to demonstrate leadership in teacher quality enhancement, inclusive education strategies, postgraduate training, research into teaching and learning innovations, and mentoring the next generation of educators and administrators,” the Minister stated in a speech delivered on his behalf during the first session of the university’s 30th congregation.

A total of 8,288 students graduated from UEW across multiple faculties and schools, including Health, Allied Sciences and Home Economics Education, School of Business, Science Education, School of Education and Lifelong Learning, School of Communication and Media Studies, Faculty of Ghanaian Languages Education, Social Sciences Education, Social Studies Education, Foreign Languages Education, School of Graduate Studies, and the School of Creative Arts. The graduands were conferred with degrees, diplomas, and certificates.

According to Minister Iddrisu, UEW’s initiatives are central to the Ministry’s broader objectives of improving learning outcomes, strengthening teacher professionalism, and expanding technical and vocational capacity nationwide. He reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to supporting the university in achieving these goals.

He emphasized that UEW’s mission goes beyond awarding degrees, highlighting the institution’s role in shaping competent professional educators who form the backbone of Ghana’s workforce.

“The mission of UEW is not simply to award degrees; it is to shape the minds that shape the future,” the Minister remarked.

Addressing the graduands, Mr. Iddrisu encouraged them to embrace their new responsibilities with dedication and integrity. “Your graduation marks the beginning of a journey to lead, teach, inspire, and transform. As products of UEW, you must teach with passion, lead with humility, innovate fearlessly, serve with integrity, and inspire others to believe in themselves,” he said.

He further urged them to let their brilliance shine in classrooms, community leadership, administration, research, and public service, stressing that the nation depends on their knowledge and skill.

Professor Stephen Jobson Mitchual, Vice Chancellor of UEW, commended the government for its continuous support of the university. Reflecting on key national developments, he praised President John Mahama’s leadership style and decisive actions in promoting socio-economic development.

The VC also acknowledged the government’s commitment to transparency and collective efforts to curb illegal mining, emphasizing that UEW will continue to provide research-based insights and constructive contributions to the fight against galamsey.

Addressing the recent directive to implement Ghanaian languages as the medium of instruction from KG to Primary Three, Prof. Mitchual affirmed the university’s support for the policy, noting that its success will rely on professional expertise in language education, pedagogy, and curriculum development.

UEW remains committed to transforming knowledge into a force for societal enlightenment and empowerment for current and future generations. The Vice Chancellor also expressed gratitude to partners, including World Medical Relief for their upcoming donation of medical equipment and the Ghana Health Service for contributing equipment worth GH¢1 million.

“These contributions will significantly enhance our hospital’s capacity and strengthen our mission of providing quality healthcare services to our community and beyond,” Prof. Mitchual added.