Government's educational goal is to improve access, infrastructure, and learning outcomes nationwide
In response to development requests raised by the Paga Pio, President Mahama assured the community that local health and road infrastructure were high on the government’s agenda
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the Mahama administration's Resetting Ghana Agenda aims to improve access to education, upgrade infrastructure, and enhance learning outcomes across Ghana. One key aspect of these reforms is to phase out the Double Track system completely by 2027. The President highlighted an example, stating that students in Paga now enjoy a brand-new school that will significantly enhance their educational experience.
Mahama tasked the GETFund with accelerating the supply of furniture and necessary equipment for these improved schools. Furthermore, under the STAR-J project, efforts will be made to construct 30 new E-Blocks from scratch in densely populated regions, he stated during a vibrant durbar attended by traditional leaders, local authorities, and educational institution heads in Kassena Nankana West District, Upper East Region.
Concerns about food shortages in senior high schools were addressed as the administration secured steady, sustainable funding for the Free SHS programme. Mahama clarified that the opposition's claim of a cancellation of Free SHS during the campaign was merely propaganda. Instead, his government is committed to enhancing Free SHS to ensure higher learning outcomes and improved education quality.
In response to community requests, Mahama assured the Paga Pio that the government prioritizes health and road infrastructure development. He outlined a phased completion strategy for stalled Agenda 111 hospital projects, focusing on underserved areas. Currently, 35 health projects have reached 70 per cent completion or above, and funds have been allocated to finish them.
Next year, another 20 projects at 50 per cent completion or higher will receive funding, with priority given to districts lacking major health facilities.
Additionally, Mahama emphasized the government's efforts to resolve local water supply shortages by fostering collaboration between the Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA) and the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL).
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