GNECC raises concerns over education budget, calls for increased investment in basic education and TVET
National Coordinator of the Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC), Bernice Mpere-Gyekye, has expressed concerns over the government’s allocation to the education sector in the 2027 Budget, describing it as inadequate despite acknowledging that the amount allocated was commendable. According to her, Ghana has a benchmark of allocating approximately 5.8 per cent of its Gross […]
Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC) leader Bernice Mpere-Gyekye has raised concerns over the 2027 government education budget. While acknowledging the amount allocated was commendable, she stated it falls short of the 5.8% of GDP benchmark for education. Basic education infrastructure, such as classroom buildings, remains a challenge with pupils learning under trees.
GNECC also expressed disappointment over insufficient funding for Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes. The coalition called for stronger financial commitment to these areas to equip young people with employable skills and reduce unemployment. The GNECC National Coordinator cautioned against hastily implementing the Double Track System, urging careful planning to avoid negative impacts on teaching and learning.
She also highlighted the need for additional allowances for teachers working in deprived and hard-to-reach communities, as many schools operate without teachers due to challenging conditions and insufficient incentives. Overall, Mpere-Gyekye emphasized that education must be treated as a national priority with adequate funding for infrastructure, teacher welfare, technical education, and initiatives improving access to quality learning.
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