Ghana’s Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that students in second-cycle institutions are required to adhere strictly to grooming standards.
Addressing the growing concerns surrounding students’ hairstyles, the Minister has emphasized that the primary focus of schools should be on shaping character, not on personal aesthetics.
During his speech at the 75th Anniversary celebrations of Mawuli School, Iddrisu directly responded to heated debates circulating on social media regarding the lengths, styles, and sizes of students’ hair. The Minister’s message was clear: “Schools are institutions for learning and character development, not for beauty contests.”
Iddrisu reiterated that the Ghana Education Service (GES) and heads of secondary schools are fully empowered to enforce these grooming policies. “We will not tolerate students using schools as a platform to showcase hairstyles that go against the discipline and structure we seek to uphold. If we allow leniency in this area, it could lead to further challenges regarding dress code and behavior,” he explained.
The Minister’s comments come at a time when some students and parents have voiced their concerns over the perceived rigidity of grooming policies in schools.
However, Iddrisu is firm that maintaining discipline and focus on academic and character development remains the priority. He clarified that this directive is part of broader efforts to ensure that educational environments remain conducive to learning.
“From this moment forward, headmasters and school administrators must take full control of student behavior, including how students present themselves. The environment of learning is not a place for fashion trends or beauty standards,” he added.
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