Eduwatch Raises Concern Over Proposed Jomoro College of Education

Africa Education Watch has raised serious concerns over the government’s proposal to establish a new College of Education in Jomoro, describing the decision as poorly justified and misaligned with Ghana’s current educational and labour market needs.

In a statement issued on April 1, 2026, the education-focused think tank criticised the plan, arguing that it demonstrates a lack of prudent prioritisation of public resources. This concern is particularly significant in light of Ghana’s estimated GH¢16 billion annual funding gap in the education sector.

According to Eduwatch, the nearby Enchi College of Education, located in the Aowin Municipal area, currently operates at around 30 percent below its capacity. This is due to admission caps imposed by the Ministry of Education in 2022, a situation that, according to the organisation, undermines the rationale for establishing another college in close proximity.

“Existing local capacity: Jomoro Municipal borders Aowin Municipal, where Enchi College of Education, one of the top-performing colleges in the country, is operating at 30 percent below capacity because of admission restrictions set by the Ministry of Education in 2022,” the statement reads.

Eduwatch further highlighted that the Western Region already hosts four Colleges of Education, alongside teacher training programmes run through distance learning centres by the University of Cape Coast. This, the think tank argues, raises questions about the necessity of another college in the area.

Beyond the regional context, the statement noted a national problem of oversupply in teacher training. Despite a 30 percent admission cap across Ghana’s 46 public Colleges of Education, as well as universities including the University of Cape Coast, University of Education, Winneba, University of Ghana, and University for Development Studies, the country continues to graduate more than twice the number of teachers required annually. This, Eduwatch says, imposes a substantial financial burden on public resources.

“Even with the current admission caps across public Colleges of Education and universities, Ghana produces more than double the number of teacher graduates needed each year, creating unnecessary pressure on public finances,” the statement added.

Eduwatch’s warning underscores the need for careful planning and evidence-based decisions in education policy, particularly at a time when public resources are limited, and other sectors of the economy also demand attention.