GOVERNMENT DELIVERS THE BIGGEST EDUCATIONAL BUDGET IN 50 YEARS
GOVERNMENT DELIVERS THE BIGGEST EDUCATIONAL BUDGET IN 50 YEARS
Latest update by GES Head of Public Relations, Daniel Fenyi.
The goal and commitment of President John Mahama and the Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, to restore the long-desired quality of education, especially at the basic and foundational levels, have been received with deep appreciation by the leadership of the Ghana Education Service.
In the President’s media encounter last Wednesday, September 10, education once again gained its deserved importance in the conversation.
The encounter threw light on some significant developments in the education sector and reaffirmed the central role of education in national development.
First, the historic budgetary allocation to basic education.
- Basic education received GH₵9. 1 billion in the 2025 budget the highest allocation in the past 50 years.
- Foundational learning remains the most crucial stage in every child’s education.
- However, in recent times, this level was almost neglected. It is fulfilling for us at GES to see genuine government interest in foundational learning again.
- GES, as an implementing agency, commits to ensuring every Ghanaian child receives the best early years’ education.
Second, the highest budgetary allocation for textbooks.
- It is heart-warming to note the historic allocation of GH₵ 564 million, including GH₵ 415 million from GETFund for the procurement of textbooks under the new curriculum.
- This represents the largest single investment in textbooks so far, aimed at strengthening teaching and learning materials across schools.
- This will go a long way to support learners with resources to complement classroom activities.
Third, sanitary pad distribution
Attracting and retaining our young girls in school is not a luxury, not a privilege, but a necessity. Our girls deserve equal opportunities and access to education like everyone else. In this 21st century, the nation cannot afford to keep girls out of school due to menstrual-related issues. This is why the free distribution of sanitary towels to school-going girls is paramount. The distribution has already begun in districts such as Ada West, Gushegu, Ga East, Ejura, Ga West, Ledzokuku, etc. Others will follow as the nationwide rollout continues. This intervention supports girls’ education and reduces absenteeism.
Fourth, the highest allocation to free Senior High School (SHS)
- The goal to not only maintain but also improve the Free SHS policy is on course.
- The programme has been allocated GH₵3.5 billion under GETFund in 2025 the highest ever since the programme started.
- This has enhanced feeding and related services for students.
- There’s also the established commitment to abolish the double-track system that has challenged the programme.
Fifth, feeding in school.
- Adjustments in the management of SHS feeding have led to noticeable improvements.
- Reports from students, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders point to a better feeding system.
- We continue to solicit feedback from stakeholders as we strive to improve both feeding and teaching in our second-cycle schools.
Though the 2025 Education Budget was appropriated barely five months ago, there is already encouraging evidence of some appreciable progress in the sector.
These developments reflect the continued prioritisation of education as a driver of national growth and social transformation.
GES remains committed to making education better.
THANK YOU
Daniel Fenyi
Head of Public Relations, GES
Galmeek hope the above release will bring a great relief to the education sector for better and improve academic environment for studies.
