Adutwum opposes cancellation of Teacher Licensure Exams, urges government to reconsider.

 

Adutwum opposes cancellation of Teacher Licensure Exams, urges government to reconsider.

Former Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has called on the government to reconsider its directive to abolish the Teacher Licensure Examination, describing the move as one that could weaken professional standards in the teaching sector.

Dr. Adutwum’s comments come after the Ministry of Education instructed the National Teaching Council (NTC) to organize a final sitting of the licensure examination by August 30, 2025, effectively signaling the end of the current licensing regime for teachers.

In an interview with Citi News, Dr. Adutwum acknowledged the government’s right to implement new policies but maintained that any such reforms must serve the broader interest of the country. He argued that licensing is a globally accepted measure for ensuring the quality and professionalism of teachers, just as it is in fields such as law, accounting, and medicine.

“As a teacher, I believe licensing is essential,” he stated. “It boosts the dignity of the profession and ensures that only competent individuals are entrusted with the task of educating our children. I’m not encouraging teachers to leave the country, but when licensed, a teacher who travels abroad, say to the UK, can easily be accepted into the classroom to teach.”

Dr. Adutwum also reminded the public that the licensure exam was first introduced under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and later strengthened and fully implemented by the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He expressed concern that abolishing the exams now could undo years of progress in enhancing teacher quality.

His concerns were echoed by the Executive Director of Africa Education Watch, Kofi Asare, who also cautioned against scrapping the exams. According to Mr. Asare, the Teacher Licensure Examination is a key pillar in safeguarding standards in the country’s education system and should be maintained if Ghana is to continue producing competent and globally competitive teachers.

The debate surrounding the relevance of the licensure exams continues to attract national attention, with many stakeholders urging the government to engage in broader consultations before taking a final decision.


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