NaCCA Cracks Down on Unapproved Textbooks — Publishers Warned to Stop Using Council Logo

The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has directed publishers, booksellers, schools and all education stakeholders to ensure that only approved learning materials are used in Ghana’s pre‑tertiary schools.

In a public notice issued on Monday, July 6, the Council reminded stakeholders that under the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023), it remains the sole statutory authority mandated to assess, approve and recommend learning materials for use in pre‑tertiary institutions.

NaCCA stressed that all learning materials intended for use in schools must undergo its assessment and approval processes before they are published, marketed, distributed or used. Every approved material, it noted, carries an official NaCCA Approval QR Code, which allows users to verify its authenticity.

The Council urged publishers, schools, booksellers, retailers and the general public to scan and verify the QR code before publishing, purchasing, stocking or distributing any learning material.

NaCCA also raised concerns over the unlawful use of its logo on some learning materials that have not been assessed or approved. The Council described the practice as misleading, unauthorised and illegal, and directed all persons involved to immediately stop using its name, logo, insignia or any representation suggesting NaCCA approval on unapproved materials.

It warned that failure to comply would attract appropriate regulatory and legal action.

NaCCA reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the quality, integrity and standards of pre‑tertiary education by ensuring that only duly approved learning materials are procured and used in schools.

— CitiNewsRoom