Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu has revealed that 5,000 schools lack the required infrastructure and still operate under trees nationwide.
The Tamale South MP was speaking at a public forum on education in Accra.
“We have an infrastructure deficit of about 5,000 schools still under trees,” he bemoaned.
Acknowledging the impact of the phenomenon on academic activities, he emphasized the commitment of the Mahama-led administration to addressing the infrastructural gap.
“There will be massive investment in educational infrastructure, with the first phase being unveiled in the 2025 budget statement. We will work to close the gaps,” he assured.
The issue of schools under trees has been a longstanding challenge, particularly in rural and underserved areas.
Teaching and learning take place in open spaces under trees or in dilapidated structures due to a lack of proper school infrastructure.
These makeshift classrooms result from limited access to formal school buildings, a shortage of educational facilities, and an underfunded education system in some regions.
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