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Govt to inject GH₵1bn into school infrastructure in 2026 – Haruna Iddrisu

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The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced that the government will release GH₵1 billion from the GETFund in 2026 to address critical infrastructure challenges facing schools across the country. According to him, the investment is aimed at tackling long-standing infrastructure deficits and ultimately phasing out the double-track system in senior high schools. “This funding will help us deal decisively with infrastructure deficits and ultimately tackle the double-track system,” the minister said during a working visit to the Upper East Region. As part of the visit, he stopped at the…

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Unlocking potential: The need for girl-child education in Ghana – Betty Owusua Ansah writes

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“When a girl learns, an entire community rises.” In Ghana, as in much of the world, when a girl is educated, her entire community flourishes. From improved health and economic stability to stronger leadership and societal cohesion, the ripple effects are profound and often underestimated. Every additional year a girl spends in school increases her family’s health, and contributes to Ghana’s development goals. Despite challenges like poverty, teenage pregnancy and cultural barriers, recent policies such as Free Senior High School (Free-SHS) Programme are helping more girls to stay in school…

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Food Suppliers Association Praises President Mahama’s Initiative.

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The Food Suppliers Association of Ghana has extended its heartfelt gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for his commendable initiative to resupply food to senior high schools.

This move, according to the food suppliers association, is a significant step towards alleviating the challenges faced by headmasters and food suppliers in the education sector.

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