Education Minister 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 when he appears at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, July 19.
The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, announced this in a Facebook post, saying 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 form a key part of Mr Iddrisu’s presentation as government seeks to address infrastructure gaps that have sustained the double-track arrangement 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,” he 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 Government Accountability Series is part of government’s efforts to provide updates on its programmes, policies and interventions while engaging the public on progress made across various sectors.
The education sector review is expected to highlight ongoing reforms, infrastructure development and measures being implemented to improve teaching and learning outcomes in the country.