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Government directory / Ghana
Office

Minister of Education, Ghana

Title: Minister for Education

Current holder

Haruna Iddrisu

Portrait of Haruna Iddrisu
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) · CC BY 2.0

Career

  • Member of the 7th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana (2017 to present)
  • Member of the 6th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana (2013 to 2017)
  • Member of the 5th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana (2009 to 2013)
  • Member of the 4th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana (2005 to 2009)
  • Member of the 8th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana (2021 to present)
  • Minister for Trade and Industry (2013 to 2014)
  • Minister for Communications (2009 to 2012)
  • Minister for Communications (2012 to 2013)

Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Minister of Education of Ghana?

Haruna Iddrisu is the Minister of Education of Ghana.

When was Haruna Iddrisu born?

Haruna Iddrisu was born in 1970-09-08, in Tamale, according to Wikidata.

Where did Haruna Iddrisu study?

Haruna Iddrisu studied at Ghana School of Law, University of Ghana, Navrongo Senior High School, according to Wikidata.

Which party does Haruna Iddrisu belong to?

Haruna Iddrisu is listed as a member of National Democratic Congress on Wikidata.

More on PollsAfrica

Sources: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Ghana in numbers

Population (2025)
35.1 million
14th largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025)
3,271 US$
19th highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025)
14.2%
8th highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025)
3%
40th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025)
48.8%
35th highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024)
65.7 years
28th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2021)
76.5%
19th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025)
67
9th most stable of 54 in Africa

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PollsAfrica (2026). Minister of Education, Ghana. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/ghana/minister-of-education