Category: Advocacy

The Government Must Reallocate Teacher Trainee Allowances for Critical Educational Needs – Educate Africa Institute (EAI)

PRESS RELEASE The Government Must Reallocate Teacher Trainee Allowances for Critical Educational Needs – Educate Africa Institute (EAI) The 2025 budget allocation of GH¢203 million for teacher trainee allowances has raised concerns, particularly in light of recent educational reforms. The Colleges of Education Act, 2012 (Act 847) redefined Colleges of Education as tertiary institutions, aligning...
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The 2025 Budget Allocations for Education Seem to Address Pressing Challenges Considering Our Analysis – Educate Africa Institute (EAI)

The 2025 Budget Allocations for Education Seem to Address Pressing Challenges Considering Our Analysis – Educate Africa Institute (EAI) The government of Ghana has allocated a total of GH¢7.18 billion to the education sector in the 2024 budget. This financial commitment is distributed across key educational initiatives, with GH¢3.5 billion assigned to the Free Senior...
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BETTING TAX: Who Is Misleading Who? Educate Africa Institute Questions NPP Minority – William Boadi

PRESS RELEASE BETTING TAX: Who Is Misleading Who? Educate Africa Institute Questions NPP Minority – William Boadi The Minority in Parliament made up of NPP MPs, has stated after the 2025 Budget presentation that they never implemented the Betting Tax. However, this claim contradicts an earlier promise by their flag bearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who...
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Ghana Will Enjoy True Independence When Our Education System Produces Job Creators, Not Just Job Seekers – William Boadi EAI

Ghana Will Enjoy True Independence When Our Education System Produces Job Creators, Not Just Job Seekers – William Boadi EAI   Ghana is blessed with abundant resources—fertile land, minerals, talent, and an enterprising youth. Yet, we remain dependent on foreign imports for food, clothing, and even knowledge. How can a nation that grows cocoa still...
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Unlocking Employment: How National Service Personnel Can Secure Their Future – William Boadi, EAI

Unlocking Employment: How National Service Personnel Can Secure Their Future – William Boadi, EAI The transition from academic life to the job market can be daunting for many National Service personnel in Ghana. Each year, thousands of graduates complete their service, only to face the harsh reality of unemployment. The question remains: How can National...
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EDUCATE AFRICA INSTITUTE (EAI) EXPECTATIONS FOR SONA 2025 – William Boadi

EDUCATE AFRICA INSTITUTE (EAI) EXPECTATIONS FOR SONA 2025 As President John Dramani Mahama prepares to deliver the 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on February 27, the Educate Africa Institute (EAI), in its capacity as an education and policy think tank, outlines key expectations based on Ghana’s economic, governance, and social landscape. These areas...
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14-Year-Old SHS Girl Arrested with Gun After Plotting to Kill Her Teacher Over Haircut. Swiftly Recruit School Social Workers to Rescue – William Boadi, EAI 

14-Year-Old SHS Girl Arrested with Gun After Plotting to Kill Her Teacher Over Haircut. Swiftly Recruit School Social Workers to Rescue – William Boadi, EAI   The Educate Africa Institute (EAI) is deeply concerned about the alarming rise in student violence across African schools, as highlighted by two recent tragic incidents in Nigeria and Ghana....
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14-Year-Old SHS Girl Arrested with Gun After Plotting to Kill Her Teacher Over Haircut, Recruit School Social Workers to Rescue – William Boadi, EAI

14-Year-Old SHS Girl Arrested with Gun After Plotting to Kill Her Teacher Over Haircut, Recruit School Social Workers to Rescue – William Boadi, EAI The Educate Africa Institute (EAI) is deeply concerned about the alarming rise in student violence across African schools, as highlighted by two recent tragic incidents in Nigeria and Ghana. These cases...
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EAI Team Pays Courtesy Call on Gender Minister to Foster Strategic Partnership – William Boadi, EAI’s Director

EAI Team Pays Courtesy Call on Gender Minister to Foster Strategic Partnership In a significant move to strengthen collaboration in promoting gender equality and social justice, a delegation from the Educate Africa Institute (EAI) paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection, Hon. Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey. The visit...
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