{
  "id": 8900633,
  "title": "Education Ministry to procure furniture for SHSs to help end double track – Haruna Iddrisu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/education-ministry-to-procure-furniture-for-shss-to-help-end-double",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T10:33:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/education-ministry-to-procure-furniture-for-shss-to-help-end-double-track-haruna-iddrisu/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ministry of Education, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, plans to purchase furniture for numerous Senior High Schools (SHSs) nationwide. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced the initiative will focus on institutions that possess adequate classroom facilities but lack sufficient furniture for students to attend classes simultaneously. This shortage of desks and necessary furniture has forced some schools to continue utilizing a double-track system, despite having ample classrooms and other infrastructure. Mr. Iddrisu explained that by providing the essential furniture to these schools, their capacity would be enhanced, enabling them to transition to a single-track system. During a surprise visit to select schools in the Western Region, including Tarkwa Senior High School, the Minister identified inadequate furniture as a significant obstacle preventing some schools from entirely abandoning the double-track arrangement. He reported that the government has identified such schools where classroom space is available, but a shortage of desks and other furniture hinders their ability to accommodate all students under a single-track system. The intended purchase, according to Mr. Iddrisu, will specifically target this issue, aiming to support schools that already have sufficient classroom infrastructure. This move is part of the government's broader strategy to improve conditions in Senior High Schools and develop the capacity needed to accommodate students without resorting to separate academic tracks.",
  "summary": "The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, is set to undertake a major procurement of furniture for selected Senior High Schools (SHSs) across the country. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu says the intervention will target schools that have adequate classroom infrastructure but lack enough furniture to accommodate students simultaneously. According to him, […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Ministry of Education and Finance to buy furniture for SHSs",
    "Schools have classrooms but lack desks and furniture",
    "Double-track system to be replaced with single-track system"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Government to procure furniture to help more SHSs move from double-track — Haruna Iddrisu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/government-to-procure-furniture-to-help-more-shss-move-from-double",
        "published": "2026-09-21T08:46:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Antara News Indonesia",
        "title": "ADEM program drives equal education access across Indonesia: Ministry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/adem-program-drives-equal-education-access-across-indonesia-ministry",
        "published": "2026-09-21T13:19:09.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}