The government allocated a total amount of GH¢7.62 billion for the implementation of the Free Senior High School (SHS) programme during the past five years, the Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has told Parliament. He said GH¢4.18 billion out of the amount representing 54.76 per cent, was sourced from the government of Ghana (GoG), […]
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2020 WASSCE performance has shamed Free SHS critics – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has commended the first batch of beneficiaries of the Free Senior High School policy for the “excellent” results they chalked in the 2020 West African Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). “I am reliably informed that the WASSCE results of Aburi Girls Senior High School, and, indeed, of all 2020 SHS […]
Free SHS saved Akosombo Textile Limited from collapse – Manager
Factory Manager of the Akosombo Textile Limited (ATL), Ing. Kenneth Asare says the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy saved the indigenous printing company from collapse. Revealing how the Akufo-Addo-led government’s flagship programme saved the company, Ing. Asare said the company was almost folding up when the President approached them with new measures and plans […]
Gov’t spends GH¢20.14 billion in executing key campaign promises
The Akufo-Addo-led government has spent GH¢20.14 billion in implementing the Free SHS, banking sector clean-up, recruitment of 100,000 NaBCo beneficiaries and restoring teacher/nursing trainee allowances, as at the end of 2019. Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, who announced this on Saturday, during his acceptance address as President Akufo-Addo’s running mate for this year’s election, said government […]
We’re making heavy investments in educational infrastructure-President Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says his government is investing heavily in the provision of educational infrastructure in senior high schools across the country, particularly in those running the double track system. According to President Akufo-Addo, the implementation of the Free Senior High School policy “has meant an increase in the […]
‘’Free SHS alone has broken Nkrumah’s record’’-Appeals Court and Chief of Nyagbo eulogises Akufo-Addo
The Paramount Chief of the Nyagbo Traditional Area, Torgbui Ashui Nyagasi V (known in judicial circles as Justice Clemence Honyenuga), the judge sitting on the case between the state, on the one hand; and the former CEO of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Dr Stephen Opuni and businessman Seidu Agongo, has told President Nana Akufo-Addo […]
Leverage Free SHS to turn your destiny around – Dr Boako
The technical advisor and spokesperson to the Vice President, Dr Gideon Boako, has asked students to take advantage of the free senior high school (SHS) programme to become responsible citizens in future. He said with the successful roll out of the policy, there was no excuse for any Ghanaian child to be denied or refuse […]
I have no regrets using oil money to fund Free SHS-President Akufo-Addo
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says the educational investment being made in Ghana’s children is vital for the future of the country. According to President Akufo-Addo, the development of the country’s human capital is what will enable Ghana transition from her current state into one of progress and prosperity, and thereby […]
Free SHS: Gov’t using ambassadors to campaign in schools-NDC
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has alleged that the government is using subterfuge means to campaign in Senior High School across the country. According to the biggest opposition party, persons who brand themselves as ambassadors for the revolutionary Free Senior High School policy go to the schools purposely to campaign for the government with the […]
Free SHS: I’m tempted to father more children – 75-year-old Chief
The Chief of Akyem Manso in the Eastern Region, Obrempong Sintim Poku II, has lauded President Akufo-Addo for his implementation of the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy. The Chief joked that he is even tempted to father more children so that they can also “enjoy” the Free SHS programme. He said education is one […]
“Posterity will applaud you for free SHS, 1D1F” – Omanhene of Kumawu to President Akufo-Addo
The Paramount Chief of the Kumawu Traditional Area, Barima Sarfo Tweneboah Koduah, says posterity will applaud the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for the introduction of the Free Senior High School Programme, the 1-District-1-Factory initiative, and other policies being implemented by Government. Describing the Free SHS policy as “the greatest intervention to […]
Free SHS placement frustrations: Disgruntled parents, students besiege secretariat
Some disgruntled parents, guardians and students yesterday besieged the Free Senior High School (SHS) Secretariat Black Star Square in Accra to express their frustrations. While some were there over the non-placement of their wards in their preferred schools, others placed in day schools far away are requesting for changes. Some parents, guardians and students expressed […]