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Ghana’s Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has instructed all students in second-cycle institutions to strictly adhere to approved grooming standards.
The directive comes amid growing public debate over students’ hairstyles. The Minister emphasized that the role of schools is to instill discipline and build character, rather than promote personal fashion or style.
Speaking at the 75th Anniversary celebration of Mawuli School, he addressed widespread discussions on social media regarding the length, style, and appearance of students’ hair, stressing that educational institutions must maintain focus on learning and moral development.
He further indicated that the Ghana Education Service (GES) and heads of secondary schools have full authority to enforce grooming regulations. The Ministry believes that relaxing such standards could weaken the culture of discipline and respect that schools are expected to uphold.
The Minister’s comments come at a time when some students and parents have expressed concern over what they see as the strict enforcement of grooming policies. However, he maintained that ensuring discipline, academic focus, and character formation remains the government’s priority.
The new directive forms part of broader efforts to promote a conducive and orderly learning environment, with school authorities expected to take greater responsibility for student conduct and personal appearance.
Source: Omanghana. com
