Accra: The Complementary Education Agency (CEA) on Wednesday presented a citation to Mr Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, for his support for the 2025 International Literacy Day celebration organised by the Agency. It also presented citations to the Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Mr Mohammed Abdul-Salam, and management of BOSTenergies for sponsoring the commemoration.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Dziewornu Boli, CEA Deputy Executive Director in charge of Operations, stated that the Agency decided to recognize the sponsors for their support in making the event impactful. He remarked, "Any individual or organisation that support education in the country deserves recognition and commendation." Mr Boli emphasized the importance of acknowledging their efforts, suggesting that future support would be welcomed.
The CEA remains focused on enhancing literacy in the country, particularly for out-of-school children and adults. Currently, the Agency supports 10,000 learners under the Complementary Basic Education program aimed at out-of-school children aged eight to 16.
Mr Abdul-Salam expressed the NLA's commitment to supporting education in Ghana through its Good Causes Foundation, underscoring that education is essential for national development. "No nation develops without education. So one of the key component of NLA's support is on education. It is not a matter of choice, but a duty for all of us," he added.
Mr Emmanuel Mettle-Nunoo, Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility at BOSTenergies, highlighted that education is a focal area for the organization. He emphasized the significance of complementary and non-formal education as critical components of human capacity building necessary to drive national development.
The International Literacy Day 2025 in Ghana was celebrated on September 8, focusing on the theme: 'Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era'. The events underscored the necessity for equipping learners with skills to navigate, evaluate, and create information in a digital world. Observed annually since 1967, the Day aims to raise awareness of literacy's importance as a human right.