Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu is expected to unveil details of a GH¢3 billion infrastructure programme aimed at eliminating the double-track system in Senior High Schools when he appears at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, July 19.
The announcement was made by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, in a Facebook post ahead of the engagement.
According to Mr Kwakye Ofosu, the Education Minister will present a mid-year assessment of Ghana’s education sector, highlighting key achievements, ongoing reforms and the government’s plans to improve access to quality education.
A major highlight of the presentation will be the breakdown of the Cabinet-approved GH¢3 billion infrastructure programme, which is expected to address the classroom, dormitory and other infrastructure deficits that have contributed to the continued implementation of the double-track system in some Senior High Schools.
“Tomorrow, Minister of Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, will appear at the Government Accountability Series for a Mid-Year assessment of Education in Ghana,” Mr Kwakye Ofosu wrote.
“Among others, he will break down a GH¢3 billion infrastructure programme approved by Cabinet to abolish the undesirable Double Track system in our Senior High Schools. Don’t miss it,” he added.
The double-track system was introduced in 2018 to accommodate the increased enrolment under the Free Senior High School policy while government worked to expand infrastructure across second-cycle institutions.
Successive governments have pledged to phase out the arrangement by increasing classroom space, dormitory capacity and other essential educational facilities.
The Government Accountability Series forms part of the government’s public engagement initiative, providing ministers with an opportunity to account for progress made in their respective sectors and outline upcoming policies and programmes.
The Education Minister is also expected to provide updates on other key reforms within the sector, including school infrastructure expansion, teacher welfare, curriculum implementation, and measures aimed at improving teaching and learning outcomes across the country.
Government says the planned infrastructure investment is expected to significantly enhance learning conditions, reduce overcrowding in schools and create the capacity needed to fully restore the single-track academic calendar nationwide.
Source: Wesleyannews.com
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