GH¢1.37 billion allocated to end double-track, GH¢537 million to No Fees Stress Policy
Government has allocated GH¢1.37 billion to transform secondary education and eliminate the double-track system, while GH¢537 million has been earmarked for the No Fees Stress Policy for first-year tertiary students in the 2027 Budget. Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced the allocations when he presented the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament […]
The 2027 Budget unveiled by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson on November 12, has set aside a massive GH¢1.37 billion for the transformation of secondary education, with the primary aim of eliminating the double-track system. This commitment follows the National Democratic Congress' (NDC) promise in their 2024 manifesto to abolish the double-track system and restore a stable academic calendar.
Additionally, GH¢537 million will be earmarked for the No Fees Stress Policy, a policy launched by President John Dramani Mahama in July 2025, to alleviate academic-related financial burdens for first-year students in public tertiary institutions. The 2027 Budget offers a total allocation of GH¢48 billion to the Ministry of Education, a significant portion of which, GH¢11.2 billion, is set aside for the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to bolster educational infrastructure development.
Other significant allocations include GH¢292 million for free sanitary pads, GH¢227 million for teacher trainee allowances, and GH¢166 million for the Capitation Grant. The Scholarship Secretariat has been set aside GH¢250 million to support its scholarship responsibilities.
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