Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has held a meeting with the leadership of the Complementary Education Agency (CEA) to discuss ways to strengthen the Agency’s capacity and improve the delivery of complementary education across the country.
The meeting, held at her office, was led by the Acting Executive Director of the Agency, Hon. Daniel Kwasi Ashiamah.
Discussions focused on operational challenges, particularly staffing shortages, and how these constraints are affecting the Agency’s ability to sustain and expand its impact nationwide.
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The Vice President reflected on the Agency’s past achievements, noting that earlier interventions enabled learners to cover nearly two years’ worth of academic content within nine months through instruction in local languages.
She described the results as evidence of the effectiveness of mother-tongue instruction in improving comprehension and learning outcomes.
She also emphasised that skills development should not be limited to formal classroom settings. In this regard, she encouraged the Agency to explore partnerships with local craftsmen and skilled professionals within communities, many of whom could volunteer their expertise to support learners.
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang expressed government’s appreciation for the critical role the Complementary Education Agency continues to play in expanding access to education, particularly for children who would otherwise be excluded from the formal system.
She reaffirmed government’s commitment to supporting the Agency as part of broader efforts to promote inclusive education and ensure that national development benefits all segments of society.
