Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu is expected to outline details of a GH₵3 billion infrastructure programme aimed at abolishing the double-track system in Senior High Schools (SHSs) when he appears at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, July 20.
The announcement was made by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, in a Facebook post, where he disclosed that the Education Minister will present a mid-year assessment of Ghana’s education sector during the engagement.
According to Mr. Kwakye Ofosu, the Cabinet-approved infrastructure programme will be one of the key highlights of the Minister’s presentation as government intensifies efforts to address infrastructure challenges that have sustained 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.
He added that the Education Minister will provide a detailed breakdown of the GH₵3 billion infrastructure programme approved by Cabinet to eliminate the double-track system, which has been widely criticised since its introduction to accommodate increased enrolment under the Free SHS policy.
“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 stated.
The government has consistently indicated its commitment to ending the double-track system through significant investments in educational infrastructure, including the construction of additional classrooms, dormitories and other facilities to accommodate the growing student population.
The Government Accountability Series provides ministers with an opportunity to update Ghanaians on the implementation of government policies, programmes and achievements across their respective sectors.
