Ghana’s education sector is facing an unprecedented crisis, and President-elect John Dramani Mahama is urging immediate action. Apexnewsgh reports
Speaking at a stakeholder engagement, Mahama highlighted the dire state of education, citing inefficiencies, waste, and inconsistent funding as the root causes.
The situation is bleak, with 1.3 million basic school students lacking basic furniture, and tertiary education struggling to access funding. Mahama criticized the current approach to funding the Free Senior High School program, noting that the absence of a dedicated funding source has led to waste and inefficiency.
The GETFund, a previously reliable source of funding, has been collateralized, leaving only 40% of its resources available to address infrastructure needs across the education sector. Mahama labeled the situation a “full-blown crisis” and called for a National Education Review Conference to bring together stakeholders and identify solutions.
The conference aims to examine the bottlenecks in the education sector and develop a sustainable funding model to address immediate and long-term challenges. Mahama’s urgent call to action underscores the need for collective responsibility in addressing Ghana’s education crisis.
As Ghana struggles to recover from its economic downturn, the education sector’s challenges are exacerbated by the country’s financial woes. The IMF has noted Ghana’s progress in stabilizing its economy, but the road to recovery remains long.
In this context, Mahama’s emphasis on education as a critical sector requiring urgent attention is timely. By convening a National Education Review Conference, Ghana can take the first step towards addressing its education crisis and ensuring a brighter future for its children.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
