Let’s Leverage Music, Culture to Improve Teaching and Learning- Deputy Education Minister

The Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, has called for greater use of music and Ghanaian culture to improve teaching and learning and strengthen the cultural identity of young people.

He said extracurricular activities such as music and cultural performances could make learning more practical and meaningful while helping students develop creativity, confidence, and a better understanding of their cultural heritage.

The Deputy Minister 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 stressed the need for proper research and respect for cultural values in the presentation of Ghanaian traditions, languages, stories and music, encouraging the committees to work closely with the Ghana Education Service, the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), the National Commission on Culture, the Ghana TVET Service, UNESCO and other relevant institutions.

He further called for transparency, accountability and the responsible use of resources in carrying out their duties, expressing confidence that the initiative would help promote Ghanaian culture while supporting efforts to improve foundational learning.

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