Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, alongside His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, and Côte d'Ivoire's Minister of Transport, Hon. Amadou Konde, attended a Requiem Mass at St. Peter’s Cathedral Basilica in Kumasi to honor the late Mrs. Grace Poku, beloved wife of the late Francis Kojo Poku of Poku Transport. The Minister extended heartfelt condolences, praying for the eternal repose of her soul and for strength and comfort for her grieving family.
Following the solemn service, Honorable Haruna Iddrisu joined the management of Wisconsin International University College to commission a new hostel facility. He underscored the critical role of private institutions, stating: "Private tertiary institutions continue to play a vital role in expanding access to higher education, promoting innovation, and creating opportunities for young people across Ghana. Wisconsin International University College remains an important partner in this national effort."
Reaffirming the government's dedication to fostering an enabling environment for private sector participation, the Minister highlighted recent legislative progress. Through the amendment of Part I of the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023) via Act 1165 of 2026, private universities now secure representation on the governing board of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC). This reform, he concluded, will drive greater collaboration and inclusiveness in shaping the future of higher education across Ghana.