The Gonjaland Youth Association (GLYA) has applauded President John Dramani Mahama and the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, for their swift intervention in the absorption of Savannah College of Education into the public system.
In a statement signed by its president, Lawyer Mohammed Amin Osman, and issued by its PRO, Mifti Habib Borejinkpar, dated March 7, 2025, the association expressed gratitude to the President and Minister for their prompt action in responding to the needs of the people in the Savannah Region, as well as the staff and students of the College. "We extend our heartfelt commendation to President John Dramani Mahama and Honourable Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, for their swift and decisive attention, which led to the immediate absorption of the College into the public system," the statement read. "The Association, through our Education Committee and the interim Board of the College, has made several efforts toward achieving this goal, and we are immensely elated to see these efforts culminate in this significant development." The Association stated that it is confident the absorption of the College will enhance access to education in the region. "As the first College of Education in the Savannah Region, we are confident that this milestone will enhance access to quality education in the region.
The Chiefs and people of the region remain fully committed to supporting the College and ensuring it thrives and competes with other Colleges of Education across Ghana." "We would like to express our profound appreciation to Prof.
Ahmed Jinapor, Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), and the staff of the Commission for their unwavering support throughout this process." The association further expressed gratitude to the King and Overlord of the Gonja Kingdom, Yagbonwura Biikunuto Jewu Soale I, the Wasipeura, the acting Principal of the College, and all stakeholders whose collective efforts played a role in this achievement.
