Deputy Education Minister calls for greater use of music and culture to strengthen learning in schools

The deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, has urged schools to make greater use of music and Ghanaian cultural activities to enrich teaching and learning while helping young people appreciate their cultural heritage.

He said music, choral performances and other extracurricular activities could make lessons more engaging and practical, while providing students with opportunities to develop creativity, confidence and a stronger sense of cultural identity.

Dr Apaak made the call in an address delivered on behalf of the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, at the inauguration of the Advisory and Oversight Committee and the Technical Committee for the Extra Choir 2026 National Senior High School Choral and Cultural Festival.

He emphasised the importance of ensuring that Ghanaian traditions, languages, stories and music were presented accurately and in ways that respected the country's cultural values.

He therefore encouraged the committees to work closely with key institutions, including the Ghana Education Service (GES), the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), the National Commission on Culture, the Ghana TVET Service, UNESCO and other relevant stakeholders.

The Deputy Minister also urged the committees to uphold transparency, accountability and the responsible use of resources as they carried out their responsibilities.

He expressed confidence that the initiative would provide a platform for promoting Ghanaian culture among young people while complementing broader efforts to strengthen foundational learning and improve educational outcomes.