President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his commitment to enhancing the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) program, pledging to address its challenges and improve educational outcomes. During his ‘Thank You Tour’ of the Central Region on Thursday, February 6, 2025, Mr. Mahama highlighted education as one of his top priorities.
He presented plans to enhance the Free SHS programme by securing dedicated funding and decentralizing food procurement to improve operational efficiency. “Education will continue to be a priority, and we will strive to provide the best possible learning environment for our children at all levels. We want to ensure that our youth acquire the skills necessary to compete in the global economy. Our aim is to improve the Free SHS programme by obtaining dedicated funding and decentralizing food procurement.
Mr. Mahama also announced the introduction of a “no academic fees” policy to provide financial aid for continuing students and a commitment to expanding infrastructure for tertiary institutions to accommodate growing student populations. “Additionally, we will introduce a ‘no academic fees’ policy offering financial aid to continuing students and expand infrastructure for tertiary institutions.”
By: Leticia Osei
