Sam Jonah proposes a shift from theory to an educational system that focuses on creativity and innovation

Businessman Sir Sam Jonah is advocating for a change in Ghana’s educational system if the country wants to be competitive.

He is calling for a shift from grades to nurturing innovators and entrepreneurs capable of transforming our economy.

Sam Jonah made this known in a paper he presented on the current state of Ghana.

“The way forward is to transform our mindset—a fundamental shift in paradigm; indeed, a new awakening that prioritizes community, country and citizenship. If Ghana is to compete in the global marketplace of ideas, we must reform our educational mindset. Schools should not be places where students simply memorize answers to pass exams; they must become environments that inspire problem-solving, creativity, and resilience. We need a shift from a focus on grades to nurturing leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs capable of transforming our economy.

We ought to be troubled by the recent government decision to institutionalize the purchasing of past examination papers for distribution to students. This must be a very low first. Regrettably, this decision in itself formalizes our reliance on rote learning and memorization at the expense of content comprehension and innovative thinking.

We are training our future leaders to repeat or rehash the past; to rely on shortcuts, and to fear failure rather than embrace learning. We are training them to cut corners to replicate and recite, instead of understanding, innovating and producing. We are lowering the standards of our children’s education.

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