{
  "id": 6971296,
  "title": "GETFund to allocate GH¢250m to expand Category A SHS infrastructure",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/getfund-to-allocate-gh-250m-to-expand-category-a-shs-infrastructure",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T18:24:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/getfund-to-allocate-gh%c2%a2250m-to-expand-category-a-shs-infrastructure/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has instructed the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFUND) to allocate GH¢250 million towards expanding infrastructure in Category A senior high schools this year. This additional funding aims to alleviate the strain on some of the country's most sought-after schools, which have experienced a surge in student numbers under the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) programme. During a discussion on JoyNews' Newsfile, Minister Iddrisu revealed that he had already discussed the matter with GETFUND's administrator, who agreed to the allocation. The funds will be used to expand facilities in Category A schools, while other infrastructure needs will be addressed through the World Bank-funded programme. These schools include Achimota School, Wesley Girls' High School, Wesley College, PRESEC, and Prempeh College. The government plans to provide additional classrooms and dormitories, such as two male and female dormitories, at these institutions. The minister's remarks come as some Category A schools struggle to accommodate the increasing number of students seeking admission, leading to challenges during the Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) process. In addition to expanding Category A schools, the government is also constructing model community day schools in selected areas, such as Nima and Ayawaso. Furthermore, the government is planning special education facilities in Ho, Sunyani, and Kintampo. Iddrisu also addressed concerns about the allocation of education resources, stating that Ghana needs to prioritize foundational learning at the basic level, particularly in literacy and numeracy. He emphasized that the government currently spends about GH¢3.4 billion on school feeding, which he considers a positive intervention despite broader concerns about education spending.",
  "summary": "Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu says he has asked the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFUND) to allocate GH¢250 million this year to expand infrastructure in Category A senior high schools.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ghana's GETFUND to allocate GH¢250m for Category A SHS infrastructure expansion.",
    "Minister Haruna Iddrisu instructed GETFUND to fund the project.",
    "Funds to build classrooms, dormitories at top schools like Achimota and Wesley Girls."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}