10/07/2026
It was a privilege yesterday to launch Project ETHICS, a Malta-Ghana partnership supporting the teaching of ethics in schools and the wider development of values-based education. We were especially honoured by the presence of Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Minister for Education who announced Ghana's intention to partner with Malta as it prepares to introduce ethics in school curricula. Hon. Minister furthermore expressed strong interest in partnering with Malta.
The launch also brought together Oheneba Yaw Otchere, H.E. Rune Skinnebach, Ambassador of the European Union to Ghana, diplomatic representatives including H.E. Rosemary Mbabazi, High Commissioner of Rwanda to Ghana, senior diplomats from Nigeria and Ethiopia and Nii Doodo Dodoo, Country Director British Council Ghana. Feranmi Iyanda, Executive Director of Step Up Nigeria and Roger Tirazona, Head of Ethics Education at the Ministry for Education, Malta delivered well-received keynote speeches outlining Malta's experience in this area and highlighting StepUp Nigeria's efforts in Nigerian schools.
The presence of high ranking attendees underlined the importance of ethics as a subject in the curriculum and as a foundation for responsible citizenship, integrity, empathy and leadership. Participants concurred that for Ghana, with its young and dynamic population, the teaching of ethics can make an important contribution to building stronger communities and institutions.
Malta looks forward to sharing its experience and working closely with Ghana as this important initiative develops. A promising beginning, building further on our recent experiences with the Grace Project Connecting Classrooms in Ethiopia and Malta - a beginning built on shared values and a common commitment to educating future generations.
More about this event will follow.
Fearne
Cutajar
Aquilina
Debono Sant Cassia
Tirazona
Up Nigeria
Union in Ghana