President John Mahama has taken steps to address concerns about the Free Secondary Education programme, particularly its quality and funding.
Presenting the 2025 Budget Statement, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson announced the uncapping of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) to bridge the funding gap.
With this adjustment, an additional GH¢4.1 billion will be allocated to support the programme, bringing the total budget to GH¢7.6 billion.
The increased funding will not only sustain free secondary education but also support students with disabilities at the tertiary level.
To ensure sustainability, the government plans to amend the Capping and Realignment Act and the GETFund Act, securing a stable funding source for the programme.
Additionally, the government has absorbed the debt service from the Daakye Fund, reducing the financial strain on the initiative.
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