Editorial: Government’s Decision To Create Dedicated Funding For Free SHS Is Welcome

President John Dramani Mahama's announcement of dedicated funding for Free Senior High School (SHS) aims to prevent delays in releasing funds to schools, improve food supplies, and reduce complaints from heads of SHSs. The government is also working with the World Bank on a US$300 million facility to end the double-track system by the end of 2027, which will allow students to attend school simultaneously and increase teacher-student interaction.

While the introduction of dedicated funding for Free SHS is a welcome step, it should not be seen as a panacea for the quality of education. The expansion of access to secondary education has placed significant pressure on infrastructure, teachers, and school management. The government must ensure that the new funding translates into transparent, predictable, and accountable financing that allows schools and suppliers to plan with confidence.

Moreover, the proposed end to the double-track system is a significant step forward, but it should not be the sole measure of success. To ensure the sustainability and quality of education, the government must focus on providing enough qualified teachers, laboratories, libraries, digital facilities, and instructional materials.

Brief written by urgent.news from The Chronicle Ghana's own syndicated text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.