Tamale: The Ministry of Education has successfully conducted an implementation planning and consultative stakeholders' workshop alongside the fourth quarterly review meeting for the Ghana Education Outcomes Project (GEOP). The two-day event, convened in Tamale, assembled a diverse group of stakeholders in the education sector, including some learners involved in the GEOP, to evaluate the project's progress after its first two years. According to Ghana News Agency, the workshop served as a platform for learners to showcase their reading skills in their native languages and perform a play highlighting the significance of education. The GEOP is a collaborative effort between the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Project (GALOP) and various NGOs such as School for Life and Plan International Ghana, with financial backing from the Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office and the World Bank. The Ministry of Education has designed the project to help out-of-school children in districts with high dropout ra tes transition into formal education, aiming to enhance literacy and numeracy by the end of primary grades two and four. Hajia Nana Fatima High, GEOP Coordinator, emphasized the workshop's role in critically assessing the project's impact over the past two years, sharing timelines, and strategizing to enhance the implementation of the third cohort. Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, Minister of Education, through a speech delivered by Nana Baffour Awuah, Director of Pre-Tertiary Education, highlighted the Ministry's efforts to offer school dropouts a second chance to fulfill their educational aspirations. Six motorbikes were awarded to GEOP facilitators recognized for their exemplary service in communities, including School for Life, Rising Education Outcomes Partnership, Plan International Ghana, and Ghana Transformed Partnership. The awardees included Mr. Nobob Matthew from Karaga District, Mr. Yajabrun Mark from Kpandai District, Mr. Ibrahim Issah from Kumbungu District, Mr. Adam Wumbla from West Mamprusi Municipalit y, Mr. Done John from Sawla-Tuna-Kalba District, and Madam Mercy Ayinboanyo from Krachi West District. Additionally, the Ministry will provide 35,000 school uniforms to aid learners' transition into mainstream schools. Hajia Katumi Natogmah Attah, Northern Regional Director of Education, acknowledged the pivotal role played by the Ghana Education Service (GES) and other stakeholders in enhancing teachers' and facilitators' capacities, which has led to positive learning outcomes, particularly in underserved communities. She urged continued support to ensure the successful implementation of the third cohort, contributing to reducing illiteracy rates in the country.